Abandoned
Abandoned
Abandoned (/əˈbændənd/), from the Old French abandoner, is a term often used in the medical field to describe a patient who has been left without necessary care or support. It is also used to refer to medical treatments or procedures that have been discontinued or not followed through.
Etymology
The term "abandoned" originates from the Old French abandoner, which means "to surrender". It was first used in the English language in the late 14th century.
Related Terms
- Neglect: Neglect is a form of abuse where the caregiver does not provide the care that a dependent person needs. It is often associated with abandonment.
- Desertion: Desertion is the act of leaving something or someone without intending to return, especially in a way considered disloyal or treacherous.
- Forsaken: Forsaken is a term used to describe something that has been abandoned or deserted.
- Orphan: An orphan is a child whose parents are deceased, unknown, or have permanently abandoned them.
In Medicine
In the medical field, abandonment often refers to a situation where a healthcare provider has ended the patient-provider relationship without a proper handover to another suitable healthcare provider, leaving the patient without necessary care. This can lead to a claim of medical malpractice if the patient suffers harm as a result.
Abandonment can also refer to situations where a patient does not follow through with a prescribed treatment plan, often due to factors such as cost, side effects, or lack of understanding about the importance of the treatment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abandoned
- Wikipedia's article - Abandoned
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