Update
Update (medical term)
Update (pronounced: /ʌpˈdeɪt/) is a term commonly used in the medical field to denote the process of revising or adding new information to a patient's medical record or to a medical procedure or guideline. The term is derived from the English words 'up' and 'date', indicating the act of bringing something up to the current date or standard.
Etymology
The term 'update' is of English origin, with 'up' meaning 'higher' or 'more' and 'date' signifying a point in time. In a medical context, it refers to the act of making a patient's medical record or a medical procedure more current or accurate.
Related Terms
- Medical record: A systematic documentation of a patient's medical history and care.
- Medical procedure: A course of action intended to achieve a result in the delivery of healthcare.
- Guideline: A statement by which to determine a course of action in health care.
- Revision: The act of revising, often used interchangeably with 'update' in a medical context.
Pronunciation
The term 'update' is pronounced as /ʌpˈdeɪt/.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, an 'update' often refers to the act of adding new information to a patient's medical record or revising a medical procedure or guideline to reflect the most current knowledge and practices. For example, a doctor might update a patient's medical record to include new symptoms, test results, or treatments. Similarly, a medical guideline might be updated to incorporate new research findings or recommendations.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Update
- Wikipedia's article - Update
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