Wish
Wish (medical term)
Wish (/wɪʃ/), in the context of medical terminology, refers to a patient's desire or preference regarding their health care or treatment. The term is often used in discussions about patient autonomy, informed consent, and advance care planning.
Etymology
The term "wish" originates from the Old English word "wyscan", which means to desire or long for. In the medical context, it has been used since the late 20th century to refer to patients' preferences about their care.
Related Terms
- Patient Autonomy: The right of patients to make decisions about their medical care without their health care provider trying to influence the decision. Patient autonomy does include the right to refuse treatment.
- Informed Consent: A process for getting permission before conducting a healthcare intervention on a person. It originates from the legal and ethical right the patient has to direct what happens to their body.
- Advance Care Planning: The process that enables individuals to make plans about their future health care. Advance care plans provide direction to healthcare providers when a person is not in a position to make and/or communicate their own healthcare choices.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wish
- Wikipedia's article - Wish
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