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Conflict (Medicine)
Conflict (pronounced /ˈkɒnflɪkt/) in the context of medicine refers to a situation where two or more parties have incompatible goals, interests, or actions in a healthcare setting. It can occur between patients and healthcare providers, among healthcare professionals, or between healthcare organizations.
Etymology
The term "conflict" originates from the Latin word "conflictus", which means "a fight or struggle".
Types of Conflict in Medicine
- Patient-Provider Conflict: This occurs when there is a disagreement or misunderstanding between the patient and the healthcare provider. It can be due to differences in expectations, communication issues, or disagreement over treatment plans.
- Interprofessional Conflict: This type of conflict happens among healthcare professionals. It can be due to differences in roles, responsibilities, or professional values.
- Organizational Conflict: This refers to conflict between healthcare organizations. It can be due to competition for resources, differences in organizational culture, or conflicting goals.
Related Terms
- Conflict Resolution: This is a process of resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. It involves communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Conflict Management: This refers to strategies and practices used to manage and resolve conflicts. It includes conflict prevention, conflict resolution, and conflict transformation.
- Mediation: This is a method of conflict resolution where a neutral third party helps the conflicting parties to reach a mutually acceptable solution.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Conflict
- Wikipedia's article - Conflict
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