Registration area
Registration Area
The Registration Area (pronunciation: /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən ˈɛəriə/) is a term used in the field of Healthcare Administration to refer to the designated space in a Healthcare Facility where patients are registered and their details are recorded.
Etymology
The term 'Registration Area' is derived from the word 'register', which originates from the Latin 'registrum', meaning 'list', and the suffix '-ation', which denotes an action or process. The word 'area' comes from the Latin 'area', meaning 'open space'. Together, they refer to the process of listing or recording information in a specific space.
Definition
A Registration Area is a designated space within a healthcare facility where the process of patient registration takes place. This involves recording the patient's personal and medical information, which is crucial for their identification, billing, and medical record creation. The Registration Area is typically the first point of contact for patients when they enter a healthcare facility.
Related Terms
- Patient Registration: The process of recording a patient's information in the healthcare facility's system.
- Healthcare Facility: An establishment that provides medical services to patients.
- Medical Record: A systematic documentation of a patient's medical history and care.
- Healthcare Administration: The field concerned with the management and administration of healthcare facilities.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Registration area
- Wikipedia's article - Registration area
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