Undertake
Undertake
Undertake (/ʌndəˈteɪk/), from the Old English underniman meaning "to take upon oneself", is a term often used in the medical field to describe the act of committing to perform a certain task or procedure.
Etymology
The term undertake is derived from the Old English underniman. The prefix under- means "beneath" or "less than", while niman means "to take". In its original context, underniman meant "to take upon oneself" or "to assume responsibility". Over time, the term evolved into its modern form, undertake, but retained its original meaning.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, to undertake often refers to the commitment made by healthcare professionals to perform a certain task or procedure. This could range from undertaking a surgical procedure, to undertaking a course of treatment, or undertaking to care for a patient. The term emphasizes the responsibility and commitment involved in these actions.
Related Terms
- Procedure: A series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner.
- Treatment: The management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder.
- Healthcare professional: A person who provides preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families, or communities.
- Patient: A person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.
- Responsibility: The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Undertake
- Wikipedia's article - Undertake
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