Working group
Working Group
Working Group (pronunciation: /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ ɡruːp/) is a term used in the field of medicine to denote a group of professionals who come together to achieve a specific goal or to address a particular issue. The term is often used in the context of medical research, clinical trials, and healthcare policy development.
Etymology
The term "working group" is derived from the English words "working", which means to perform work or to function, and "group", which refers to a number of individuals or things considered together because of similarities.
Related Terms
- Task Force: A temporary group of people formed to carry out a specific mission or project, or to solve a problem that requires a multi-disciplinary approach.
- Committee: A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group and typically consisting of members of that group.
- Panel: A small group of people brought together to discuss, investigate, or decide on a particular matter, especially in the legal, business, or medical fields.
- Team: A group of people with a full set of complementary skills required to complete a task, job, or project.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, a working group is often formed to address a specific medical issue or to develop a new healthcare policy. The members of the group usually include medical professionals such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and researchers, as well as other stakeholders such as patients, caregivers, and representatives from healthcare organizations and government agencies.
The working group may be tasked with conducting research, developing guidelines, or making recommendations on a particular topic. The group's findings and recommendations are often published in medical journals or presented at medical conferences.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Working group
- Wikipedia's article - Working group
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