Worker
Worker (Medicine)
Worker (pronounced: /ˈwɜːrkər/) is a term used in various medical contexts, often referring to healthcare professionals who provide direct patient care. The term can also refer to individuals who work in environments that may pose health risks, such as industrial or construction sites.
Etymology
The term "worker" originates from the Old English weorcere, which means "one who works". In the medical context, it has been used since the late 19th century to refer to healthcare professionals and individuals in health-risk environments.
Related Terms
- Healthcare professional: A person who provides preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families, or communities.
- Patient care: The services rendered by members of the health professions for the benefit of a patient.
- Industrial worker: A person who works in an industrial setting, often exposed to various health risks.
- Construction worker: A worker who is involved in construction, often exposed to various health risks such as falls, noise, dust, and heavy lifting.
See Also
- Occupational health: A field of healthcare that focuses on the well-being of workers, ensuring that they have safe and healthy working conditions.
- Occupational disease: Any chronic ailment that occurs as a result of work or occupational activity.
- Occupational therapy: A form of therapy that helps people achieve independence in all facets of their lives, often used in rehabilitation of workers.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Worker
- Wikipedia's article - Worker
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