Medical surveillance
Medical Surveillance
Medical surveillance (pronunciation: /ˈmɛdɪkəl ˌsɜːrveɪˈlæns/) is a systematic approach to detect and prevent occupational diseases and injuries in the workplace. It involves the ongoing collection and analysis of health data to identify potential health risks and implement preventive measures.
Etymology
The term 'medical surveillance' is derived from the Latin words 'medicus' meaning 'doctor' and 'surveillare' meaning 'to watch over'.
Related Terms
- Occupational Health: The field of healthcare that focuses on the well-being of workers, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Preventive Medicine: The part of medicine engaged with preventing disease rather than curing it.
- Public Health: The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
Process
Medical surveillance typically involves the following steps:
- Risk Assessment: Identifying potential health hazards in the workplace.
- Health Screening: Regular health checks to detect early signs of disease or injury.
- Data Analysis: Analyzing health data to identify trends and patterns.
- Preventive Measures: Implementing measures to prevent disease or injury.
- Follow-up: Regular monitoring to ensure the effectiveness of preventive measures.
Importance
Medical surveillance is crucial in maintaining a healthy and safe work environment. It helps to:
- Identify and control workplace hazards.
- Detect early signs of occupational diseases and injuries.
- Implement preventive measures to reduce health risks.
- Comply with occupational health and safety regulations.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical surveillance
- Wikipedia's article - Medical surveillance
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