Classified
Classified (Medicine)
Classified (pronounced klas-uh-fahyd) in the context of medicine refers to the process of systematically arranging, organizing, and categorizing medical data, diseases, or conditions based on their characteristics, symptoms, causes, or other criteria. The term originates from the Latin word "classis" which means "class" and the suffix "-fied" from "facere" which means "to make or do".
Purpose
The purpose of classification in medicine is to facilitate the identification, diagnosis, treatment, and research of diseases and conditions. It also aids in the communication and exchange of information among healthcare professionals and researchers.
Types of Medical Classification
There are several types of medical classification systems used in the healthcare industry. Some of the most common ones include:
- International Classification of Diseases (ICD): This is a globally recognized classification system used to code and classify mortality data from death certificates and morbidity data from patient records.
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM): This is a classification system used by mental health professionals to diagnose and classify mental disorders.
- Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED): This is a comprehensive, multilingual clinical healthcare terminology that is used worldwide.
- Current Procedural Terminology (CPT): This is a medical code set used to report medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures and services.
See Also
References
- International Classification of Diseases (ICD). World Health Organization.
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). American Psychiatric Association.
- Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED). SNOMED International.
- Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). American Medical Association.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Classified
- Wikipedia's article - Classified
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