Consequence
Consequence (Medicine)
Consequence (pronounced: /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe the result or effect of an action or condition, especially in relation to the health of a patient. The term is derived from the Latin word 'consequi', which means 'to follow after'.
Definition
In medical terms, a consequence is the outcome that follows a particular medical condition or treatment. This can be either positive or negative, depending on the situation. For example, the consequence of successful surgery could be the removal of a tumor, while the consequence of not taking prescribed medication could be a worsening of symptoms.
Related Terms
- Cause and Effect: This is a relationship in which one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect). In medicine, understanding the cause and effect relationship is crucial in diagnosing and treating patients.
- Symptom: This is a physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Diagnosis: This is the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
- Prognosis: This is the likely course of a disease or ailment.
- Treatment: This refers to the management and care of a patient to combat, ameliorate, or prevent a disease, disorder, or injury.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Consequence
- Wikipedia's article - Consequence
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