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Perspective (Medicine)
Perspective (pronunciation: /pərˈspektiv/) in the context of medicine refers to the viewpoint or approach that healthcare professionals adopt in understanding and treating diseases and health conditions.
Etymology
The term 'perspective' originates from the Latin word 'perspicere', which means 'to see through'. In the medical context, it refers to the ability to see and understand the different aspects of a health condition.
Related Terms
- Clinical Perspective: This refers to the viewpoint of healthcare professionals who are directly involved in patient care. It involves understanding the patient's symptoms, medical history, and the results of diagnostic tests to make a diagnosis and plan treatment.
- Patient Perspective: This is the viewpoint of the patient, which includes their experiences, beliefs, and preferences. Understanding the patient perspective is crucial for patient-centered care.
- Public Health Perspective: This refers to the viewpoint that focuses on the health of populations. It involves understanding the factors that influence health and developing strategies to improve health and prevent disease at the population level.
- Health Systems Perspective: This is the viewpoint that focuses on the organization and delivery of healthcare services. It involves understanding how different components of the health system interact and how they can be improved to deliver better care.
- Research Perspective: This refers to the viewpoint of researchers who conduct studies to generate new knowledge about health and disease. It involves designing and conducting studies, analyzing data, and interpreting the results.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Perspective
- Wikipedia's article - Perspective
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