Procedures

Procedures

Procedures (/prəˈsiːdʒər/) are a series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner, often established by a medical professional or healthcare institution, to accomplish a particular medical or surgical task.

Etymology

The term "procedure" originates from the Latin word "procedere" which means "to go forward, advance, proceed".

Types of Procedures

There are numerous types of procedures in the medical field, some of which include:

• Diagnostic Procedures: These are procedures used to identify a specific disease or condition. Examples include blood tests, imaging studies, and biopsies.

• Therapeutic Procedures: These are procedures performed to treat a disease or condition. Examples include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

• Preventive Procedures: These are procedures performed to prevent the onset of diseases or conditions. Examples include vaccinations and screening tests.

• Rehabilitative Procedures: These are procedures performed to restore function or ability to a part of the body. Examples include physical therapy and occupational therapy.

Related Terms

• Surgery: A branch of medicine that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate or treat a pathological condition such as a disease or injury.

• Therapy: Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.

• Diagnosis: The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon.

• Treatment: Management and care of a patient to combat, ameliorate, or prevent a disease, disorder, or injury.

• Prevention: Measures taken to prevent the occurrence of a disease or condition.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Procedures
• Wikipedia's article - Procedures

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