Assessor
Assessor
Assessor (/əˈsɛsər/), from the Latin word assessōrem, meaning 'one who sits by' in the sense of a counselor or judge, is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote a professional who evaluates or assesses a particular aspect of a patient's health.
Medical Usage
In the medical field, an assessor is a healthcare professional who evaluates a patient's health status, often in relation to a specific condition or disability. This can include physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other specialists. The assessor's role is to determine the patient's current health status, identify any areas of concern, and develop a treatment plan if necessary.
Related Terms
- Clinical Assessment: A systematic process of gathering information about a person's health, behavior, and functioning in order to diagnose and treat a health condition.
- Healthcare Professional: An individual who provides preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families, or communities.
- Treatment Plan: A detailed plan with information about a patient's disease, the goal of treatment, the treatment options for the disease and possible side effects, and the expected length of treatment.
Etymology
The term assessor comes from the Latin word assessōrem, which means 'one who sits by'. This is in reference to the role of an assessor as a counselor or judge who evaluates or assesses a situation.
Pronunciation
The term assessor is pronounced as /əˈsɛsər/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Assessor
- Wikipedia's article - Assessor
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