Allied
Allied Health
Allied Health (pronounced: al-lied he-alth) is a term used to describe a range of health professions distinct from medicine and nursing. They work in a healthcare team to make the healthcare system function by providing a range of diagnostic, technical, therapeutic, and direct patient care and support services that are critical to the other health professionals they work with and the patients they serve.
Etymology
The term "Allied Health" is derived from the word "allied", which means joined by or relating to members of an alliance, and "health", which refers to the state of being free from illness or injury. The term was first used in the 20th century to describe health professionals who are not part of the traditional medical profession but work in conjunction with them to provide comprehensive healthcare services.
Related Terms
- Healthcare team: A group of health professionals who work together to provide healthcare services. This can include doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.
- Diagnostic services: Services that involve the detection and diagnosis of health conditions.
- Therapeutic services: Services that involve the treatment of health conditions to improve the health and wellbeing of patients.
- Patient care: The services provided by health professionals to patients to maintain, improve, or manage their health.
- Support services: Services that support the functioning of the healthcare system, such as administration, equipment maintenance, and patient transport.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Allied
- Wikipedia's article - Allied
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