Reality
Reality (Medicine)
Reality (pronounced: /rɪˈælɪti/) in the context of medicine refers to the actual state of things or the facts involved in the health and well-being of an individual or a population. It is often used to describe the true state of a patient's health, as opposed to their perceived health status.
Etymology
The term "reality" originates from the Latin word "realitas", which means "fact" or "thing". In the medical context, it was first used in the 16th century to describe the actual state of a patient's health.
Related Terms
- Health Reality: The actual state of health of an individual or a population, as opposed to the perceived state of health.
- Medical Reality: The actual state of medical knowledge and practice, as opposed to theoretical or hypothetical scenarios.
- Patient Reality: The actual state of a patient's health, as opposed to the patient's perception of their health.
- Reality Distortion: A phenomenon in which an individual's perception of reality is significantly different from the actual state of reality. This is often seen in mental health disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
- Reality Therapy: A form of therapy that focuses on helping individuals recognize and accept the reality of their situation and take responsibility for their actions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Reality
- Wikipedia's article - Reality
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