Verified
Verified
Verified (pronunciation: /vɛrɪfaɪd/) is a term commonly used in the medical field to denote the process of confirming the accuracy or validity of a particular piece of information, diagnosis, or treatment. The term is derived from the Latin word "verificare," which means "to make sure."
Etymology
The term "verified" originates from the Latin word "verificare," which is a combination of "verus" (true) and "facere" (to make). Thus, the term essentially means "to make true" or "to make sure."
Related Terms
- Validation: This is a process that checks if a system meets the specifications and fulfills its intended purpose. It is often used interchangeably with verification, although there are subtle differences between the two.
- Confirmation: This is a similar process to verification, but it often involves a second or third party checking the accuracy of information.
- Authentication: This is the process of verifying the identity of a person or system. In the medical field, this could refer to confirming a patient's identity before administering treatment.
- Certification: This is a formal process of verifying that a person or system has met specific criteria or standards. In the medical field, this could refer to a doctor being certified in a particular specialty.
Usage in Medical Field
In the medical field, the term "verified" is often used in the context of diagnoses, treatments, and medical records. For example, a diagnosis may be verified by a second doctor, a treatment may be verified to be effective through clinical trials, and medical records may be verified for accuracy before they are used in patient care.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Verified
- Wikipedia's article - Verified
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