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Peer (Medicine)
Peer (pronounced: /pɪər/) in the context of medicine, refers to a professional of equal standing. This term is often used in the context of peer review, where professionals evaluate each other's work to ensure quality and validity.
Etymology
The term "peer" originates from the Latin word 'par' meaning equal. In the medical field, it is used to denote professionals who are on the same level in terms of knowledge, skills, and experience.
Related Terms
- Peer Review: A process in which professionals review each other's work to ensure its quality and validity. This is a common practice in the medical field to maintain high standards of care and research.
- Peer Support: A system where individuals with similar experiences or conditions provide emotional, social or practical help to each other. It is often used in mental health and chronic disease management.
- Peer Education: A strategy in which trained individuals of the same age group or status educate their peers about specific topics. This is often used in health promotion and disease prevention programs.
- Peer Group: A group of individuals who share similar interests, age, background, or social status. The concept of peer groups is often used in studies related to health behavior and social influences.
- Peer Counseling: A type of counseling where individuals with similar experiences provide guidance and support to each other. This is often used in mental health, addiction recovery, and patient support programs.
- Peer Pressure: The influence that a peer group exerts on its individual members to fit into group norms. This concept is often discussed in relation to health behaviors, particularly among adolescents.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Peer
- Wikipedia's article - Peer
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