Medical consensus
Medical consensus
Medical consensus (pronunciation: /ˈmɛdɪkəl kənˈsɛnsəs/) is a collective agreement among medical professionals about the best practices, treatments, and interpretations of scientific evidence in healthcare.
Etymology
The term "medical consensus" is derived from the Latin words "medicus" meaning "pertaining to physicians" and "consensus" meaning "agreement or accord".
Definition
Medical consensus is a system of agreement where the majority of healthcare professionals concur on the interpretation of scientific evidence related to a specific medical topic or condition. This consensus is often used as a guideline for best practices in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
Importance
Medical consensus is crucial in the field of medicine as it ensures that healthcare providers are using the most current and effective methods of treatment. It also provides a standard of care that helps to ensure patient safety and improve health outcomes.
Related Terms
- Evidence-based medicine: An approach to medical practice intended to optimize decision-making by emphasizing the use of evidence from well-designed and well-conducted research.
- Clinical guideline: A systematically developed statement to assist practitioner and patient decisions about appropriate healthcare for specific clinical circumstances.
- Medical literature: Articles in journals and texts in books devoted to the field of medicine.
- Peer review: The evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competences as the producers of the work.
- Systematic review: A type of literature review that collects and critically analyzes multiple research studies or papers.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical consensus
- Wikipedia's article - Medical consensus
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