Qualify
Qualify
Qualify (/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/), from the Latin qualis meaning "of what kind" and facere meaning "to make", is a term used in various fields of medicine. It generally refers to the process of determining or categorizing a condition, symptom, or diagnosis based on certain criteria or standards.
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, to qualify often refers to the process of determining whether a patient's symptoms or conditions meet the criteria for a specific diagnosis or treatment plan. This can involve a variety of tests, assessments, and evaluations.
For example, a patient may need to qualify for a certain treatment based on the severity of their symptoms, their overall health status, and other factors. Similarly, a medical study may have specific qualifications that participants must meet in order to be included.
Related terms include diagnosis, symptom, treatment, and evaluation.
Etymology
The term qualify comes from the Latin qualis meaning "of what kind" and facere meaning "to make". In its original context, it referred to the process of determining or categorizing something based on certain characteristics or qualities.
Pronunciation
Qualify is pronounced as /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/.
Related Terms
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Treatment: Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury.
- Evaluation: The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Qualify
- Wikipedia's article - Qualify
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