Leading
Leading
Leading (pronounced: /ˈliːdɪŋ/) is a medical term that refers to the act of guiding or directing a patient's treatment or care. The term is often used in the context of healthcare professionals, such as doctors or nurses, who are responsible for leading a patient's care team.
Etymology
The term "leading" originates from the Old English word "lǣdan", which means to guide or direct. In the medical context, it has been used since the late 19th century to refer to the act of guiding or directing a patient's care.
Related Terms
- Healthcare professional: A person who provides preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families, or communities.
- Patient care team: A group of healthcare professionals who work together to provide care for a patient.
- Treatment: The management and care of a patient to combat, ameliorate, or prevent a disease, disorder, or injury.
- Care: The provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Leading
- Wikipedia's article - Leading
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