Reform
Reform (medical)
Reform (pronounced: /rɪˈfɔːrm/) is a term often used in the medical field to refer to the process of improving or amending certain aspects of healthcare systems, policies, or practices. The term is derived from the Latin word reformare, which means "to shape again".
History
The concept of medical reform has been prevalent since the early 19th century, with the advent of modern medicine. It has been a continuous process, with the aim of improving patient care, medical education, and healthcare policies.
Types of Reform
There are several types of reform in the medical field:
- Healthcare reform: This involves changes in health policy that affect healthcare delivery, focusing on areas such as healthcare costs, accessibility, quality, and insurance coverage.
- Medical education reform: This refers to changes in the education and training of healthcare professionals, with the aim of improving the quality of healthcare services.
- Clinical practice reform: This involves changes in the way healthcare services are delivered, with the aim of improving patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
Related Terms
- Health policy: A set of decisions or actions taken by governments or organizations to achieve specific health care goals.
- Healthcare delivery: The provision of healthcare services to patients.
- Patient outcomes: The health status of a patient resulting from healthcare.
- Healthcare efficiency: The optimal use of resources to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Reform
- Wikipedia's article - Reform
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