Transfer
Transfer (Medicine)
Transfer (pronounced: trans-fer) in the context of medicine, refers to the process of moving a patient from one location to another for the purpose of providing specialized medical care. This can occur within a single healthcare facility, or between different facilities.
Etymology
The term 'transfer' originates from the Latin word 'transferre', which means 'to carry across'. In the medical context, it has been used since the early 20th century to denote the movement of patients.
Types of Transfer
There are several types of transfer in medicine, including:
- Intra-facility Transfer: This refers to the movement of a patient within the same healthcare facility. For example, a patient may be transferred from the emergency department to the intensive care unit.
- Inter-facility Transfer: This involves moving a patient from one healthcare facility to another. This is often done when a patient requires specialized care that is not available at the current facility.
- Patient Transfer: This is a broad term that encompasses all types of patient movement, including both intra-facility and inter-facility transfers.
Related Terms
- Triage: This is the process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition.
- Emergency Medical Services: These are services dedicated to providing out-of-hospital acute medical care and/or transport to definitive care.
- Intensive Care Unit: This is a department of a hospital where critically ill patients are housed for treatment by specialized medical and nursing staff.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Transfer
- Wikipedia's article - Transfer
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