Liaison
Liaison (Medicine)
Liaison (pronunciation: /liːˈeɪzɒn/), from the French word 'liaison', meaning 'link', is a term used in medicine to describe a form of communication or cooperation that facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations.
Etymology
The term 'Liaison' is derived from the French word 'liaison', which means 'link' or 'connection'. It was first used in the English language in the early 17th century to describe a relationship or connection between two or more entities.
Medical Usage
In the field of medicine, liaison refers to the communication and cooperation between different medical departments or between a hospital and other healthcare providers. This can include primary care physicians, specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The goal of liaison in medicine is to ensure that patients receive the best possible care by facilitating communication and coordination among all members of the healthcare team.
Related Terms
- Liaison Psychiatry: A branch of psychiatry that focuses on the interface between general medicine and psychiatry, usually taking place in a hospital or medical setting.
- Liaison Nurse: A nurse who acts as a link between the patient, the healthcare team, and the patient's family.
- Liaison Officer: A person who coordinates the activities of two or more organizations or departments.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Liaison
- Wikipedia's article - Liaison
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