Shipping
Shipping (Medicine)
Shipping (pronounced: /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the context of medical logistics and supply chain management. It refers to the process of transporting medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals from one location to another.
Etymology
The term "shipping" originates from the Old English 'scipian', which means 'to send or transport (goods) by ship'. In the context of medicine, it has been adapted to refer to the transportation of medical goods, regardless of the mode of transport.
Related Terms
- Logistics: The detailed coordination of complex operations involving many people, facilities, or supplies. In medicine, this often refers to the management of the flow of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and equipment from origin to consumption.
- Supply Chain Management: The management of the flow of goods and services, involving all the steps needed to get a product or service from supplier to customer. In medicine, this can involve the procurement, storage, and transportation of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
- Procurement: The action of obtaining or procuring something. In a medical context, this often refers to the acquisition of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and equipment.
- Pharmaceuticals: Medicinal drugs. These are often a key component of what is being shipped in medical shipping.
- Medical Equipment: Machines, tools, or devices that are used in the practice of medicine. These can range from simple tools like stethoscopes to complex machines like MRI scanners.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Shipping
- Wikipedia's article - Shipping
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