Script
Script (Medicine)
Script (pronounced: /skrɪpt/) is a term commonly used in the medical field, particularly in the context of prescription writing. It is derived from the Latin word "scriptum," which means "something written."
Definition
In medicine, a script refers to a prescription written by a healthcare provider that instructs a patient on what medication to take, how much to take, and how often to take it. It is a crucial part of patient care and medication management.
Etymology
The term "script" comes from the Latin word "scriptum," which translates to "something written." This is fitting, as a script in the medical context is a written instruction for medication use.
Related Terms
- Prescription: A legal document written by a healthcare provider that instructs a patient on what medication to take, how much to take, and how often to take it. A script is a type of prescription.
- Pharmacy: A place where prescriptions, including scripts, are filled and dispensed to patients.
- Pharmacist: A healthcare professional who is trained to fill prescriptions, including scripts, and provide medication-related advice to patients.
- Medication: A substance used to treat, cure, or prevent disease. Medications are often prescribed via scripts.
- Dosage: The amount of medication a patient is instructed to take. The dosage is typically included in a script.
- Healthcare Provider: A professional who provides health care services to patients. Healthcare providers often write scripts for patients.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Script
- Wikipedia's article - Script
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski