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Witness (Medicine)
Witness (pronounced: /ˈwɪtnəs/) in the context of medicine, refers to an individual who is present during a medical procedure, examination, or consultation, and can provide a firsthand account of what transpired.
Etymology
The term 'witness' originates from the Old English 'witnes' meaning 'testimony, evidence' which is derived from 'witan' meaning 'to know'. In the medical context, it has been used since the early 20th century.
Related Terms
- Informed Consent: A process in which a healthcare provider educates a patient about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a given procedure or intervention. The witness may be present during this process.
- Patient Confidentiality: The practice of keeping a patient's personal health information private unless consent to release the information has been provided. The witness must respect this principle.
- Medical Procedure: A course of action intended to achieve a result in the delivery of healthcare. A witness may be present during such procedures.
- Healthcare Provider: A person or institution that provides preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to individuals, families or communities. The witness may be a healthcare provider.
- Medical Examination: The process by which a medical professional investigates the body of a patient for signs of disease. The witness may be present during this examination.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Witness
- Wikipedia's article - Witness
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