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Medical classification
Medical classification, also known as healthcare classification, is a system of categorizing and coding patient data, typically in health care settings. This system is used to facilitate the storage, retrieval, and analysis of health information.
Pronunciation
- Medical: /ˈmɛdɪkəl/
- Classification: /ˌklasɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
Etymology
- Medical: Derived from the Latin "medicus," meaning "physician."
- Classification: Derived from the Latin "classis," meaning "class," and "facere," meaning "to make."
Related terms
- Coding: The process of assigning a code to something for the purposes of classification or identification.
- Health Informatics: The interdisciplinary study of the design, development, adoption, and application of IT-based innovations in healthcare services delivery, management, and planning.
- International Classification of Diseases (ICD): The international "standard diagnostic tool for epidemiology, health management and clinical purposes."
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM): The standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States.
See also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical classification
- Wikipedia's article - Medical classification
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