Protected

Protected (prəˈtɛktɪd)

Protected is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote a state of being shielded from harm or damage. It is often used in the context of immunization, healthcare policy, and patient rights.

Etymology

The term 'protected' originates from the Latin word 'protegere', which means 'to cover in front'. It was first used in the English language in the 15th century.

Related Terms

• Immunization: A process by which a person's immune system is fortified against an agent (known as the immunogen).
• Healthcare policy: Refers to the decisions, plans, and actions that are undertaken to achieve specific healthcare goals within a society.
• Patient rights: The basic rules of conduct between patients and medical caregivers.

Pronunciation

The term 'protected' is pronounced as prəˈtɛktɪd.

Usage in Medical Context

In a medical context, 'protected' often refers to the state of being immune or resistant to a particular disease or condition. This can be achieved through various means such as vaccination, antibiotics, or natural immunity. For example, a person who has been vaccinated against measles is said to be 'protected' against the disease.

In healthcare policy, 'protected' can refer to laws and regulations that safeguard the rights and wellbeing of patients. For example, patient confidentiality laws protect the privacy of patient information.

In the context of patient rights, 'protected' refers to the assurance that a patient's rights will be respected and upheld. This includes the right to informed consent, the right to refuse treatment, and the right to privacy.

See Also

• Vaccination
• Antibiotics
• Natural immunity
• Patient confidentiality
• Informed consent
• Right to refuse treatment

External links

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

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