Coordinator
Coordinator
Coordinator (pronunciation: /koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪtər/) is a term used in various fields, including medicine, to refer to a person or a system that brings different elements together to ensure that they function effectively as a whole.
Etymology
The term "coordinator" is derived from the Latin word 'coordinare', which means 'to set in order, arrange'. It is composed of the prefix 'co-', meaning 'together', and 'ordinare', meaning 'to arrange'.
Medical Context
In a medical context, a coordinator is often a healthcare professional who is responsible for organizing and overseeing a specific aspect of patient care. This can include coordinating appointments, managing patient records, liaising between different healthcare providers, and ensuring that all aspects of a patient's care are effectively integrated.
Examples of specific roles include a Patient Care Coordinator, who ensures that all aspects of a patient's care are effectively coordinated, and a Clinical Research Coordinator, who oversees the logistical aspects of clinical trials.
Related Terms
- Patient Care Coordinator: A healthcare professional who coordinates all aspects of a patient's care, including appointments, treatment plans, and communication between different healthcare providers.
- Clinical Research Coordinator: A professional who manages the logistical aspects of clinical trials, including patient recruitment, data collection, and regulatory compliance.
- Healthcare Coordinator: A broad term for any professional who coordinates some aspect of healthcare, whether it be patient care, research, or administrative tasks.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coordinator
- Wikipedia's article - Coordinator
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