Dispute
Dispute (medical term)
Dispute (pronunciation: /dɪˈspjuːt/) is a term used in the medical field to refer to disagreements or conflicts that arise in the course of healthcare delivery.
Etymology
The term 'dispute' originates from the Middle English word 'disputen', which itself is derived from the Latin 'disputare', meaning 'to discuss'.
Definition
In a medical context, a dispute can refer to a disagreement between healthcare professionals over a diagnosis, treatment plan, or other aspects of patient care. It can also refer to disagreements between patients and healthcare providers over the quality or appropriateness of care received.
Related Terms
- Conflict resolution: This is a method or process that attempts to resolve a dispute or conflict by addressing the needs of all parties involved.
- Patient advocacy: This refers to actions taken to support and protect the rights of patients, particularly in situations where there may be a dispute over their care.
- Medical ethics: This is a system of moral principles that apply to the practice of medicine, and can often come into play in disputes over medical care.
- Healthcare law: This is the field of law that deals with the provision of healthcare services, and can often be involved in resolving medical disputes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dispute
- Wikipedia's article - Dispute
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