Preference
Preference
Preference (/prɪˈfɛrəns/) is a term used in various fields, including psychology, economics, and medicine, to describe a state or process of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
Etymology
The term "preference" originates from the Latin word "praeferre", which means "to set or place before".
In Medicine
In medicine, preference is often used to describe a patient's choice or inclination towards a particular treatment or intervention. This can be influenced by a variety of factors, including the patient's personal beliefs, experiences, and understanding of their condition and the available treatments.
For example, in Patient-centered care, understanding a patient's preferences is crucial to ensuring that the care provided aligns with their values and goals. Similarly, in Shared decision making, the healthcare provider and patient work together to make decisions that take into account the patient's preferences and values.
Related Terms
- Patient-centered care: A healthcare approach that respects and responds to individual patient preferences, needs, and values.
- Shared decision making: A process in which clinicians and patients work together to make decisions and select tests, treatments, and care plans based on clinical evidence and the patient’s informed preferences.
- Healthcare provider: A person or organization that provides preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to individuals, families, or communities.
- Treatment: Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury.
- Intervention: A treatment or action taken to prevent or treat disease, or improve health in other ways.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Preference
- Wikipedia's article - Preference
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