HealthWatch
HealthWatch
HealthWatch (/ˈhɛlθwɒtʃ/) is a term often used to refer to a system or organization that monitors and promotes the overall health and well-being of a community or population.
Etymology
The term "HealthWatch" is a compound word derived from the English words "health", meaning the state of being free from illness or injury, and "watch", meaning to look at or observe attentively over a period of time.
Definition
A HealthWatch is typically a body that oversees the health services provided to a community or population. It may be a government agency, a non-profit organization, or a private company. Its primary function is to monitor the quality and effectiveness of health services, and to advocate for improvements where necessary.
Related Terms
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
- Healthcare: The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
- Healthcare Quality: The degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge.
- Healthcare System: The organization of people, institutions, and resources that deliver health care services to meet the health needs of target populations.
- Healthcare Policy: The decisions, plans, and actions that are undertaken to achieve specific healthcare goals within a society.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on HealthWatch
- Wikipedia's article - HealthWatch
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