Drama

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Drama (medicine)

Drama (pronounced: /ˈdrɑːmə/), in the context of medicine, refers to a sudden and drastic change in a patient's condition or a sudden onset of a medical emergency. The term is often used in medical settings to describe situations that require immediate attention and action.

Etymology

The term 'drama' originates from the Greek word δρᾶμα (drâma), which means 'action'. In the medical context, it is used metaphorically to describe a sudden and drastic change in a patient's condition.

Related Terms

  • Medical emergency: A situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or environment.
  • Critical condition: A state in which a patient's vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits.
  • Acute illness: An illness that comes on rapidly and is often severe.
  • Chronic illness: An illness that lasts over a long period of time and typically cannot be cured completely.
  • Triage: The process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition.

See Also

  • Medical drama: A genre of television programming that is set in a hospital or other medical setting and focuses on the lives and work of healthcare professionals.
  • Emergency medicine: A medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of unforeseen illness or injury.

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