Agenda

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Agenda

Agenda (pronounced: ah-jen-duh) is a term that is commonly used in the medical field, particularly in the context of health policy and planning.

Etymology

The term "agenda" originates from the Latin word "agenda", which means "things to be done". It was first used in English in the mid-17th century.

Definition

In the context of healthcare, an agenda refers to a list or plan of matters to be acted upon, particularly in the context of health policy and planning. It can also refer to the underlying intentions or motives of a particular group or organization.

Related Terms

  • Health Policy: A set of decisions or actions taken by an organization or government to achieve specific health care goals within a society.
  • Health Planning: The process of defining community health problems, identifying unmet needs and surveying resources to meet them, establishing priority goals that are realistic and feasible, and projecting administrative action to accomplish the purpose of proposed programs.
  • Healthcare Management: The administration, management or oversight of healthcare systems, public health systems, hospitals, entire hospital networks or other medical facilities.
  • Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.

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