Assurance
Assurance (Medicine)
Assurance (pronounced as uh-shoo r-uh ns) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe the confidence or guarantee that health services are of optimal quality. The term is derived from the Middle English word "assuraunce," which means a pledge or promise.
Etymology
The term "assurance" is derived from the Old French word "asseurance," which means "assurance, promise, guarantee, confidence." It was first used in the medical context in the late 14th century.
Related Terms
- Quality Assurance: A systematic process of checking to see whether a product or service being developed is meeting specified requirements. In medicine, this refers to the systematic monitoring and evaluation of various aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure that standards of quality are being met.
- Health Assurance: A term used to describe a wide range of healthcare services that are provided to ensure the health and well-being of individuals. This can include preventive care, diagnostic tests, and treatment for a variety of conditions.
- Assurance Measures: These are specific procedures or protocols put in place to ensure the quality and safety of healthcare services. They can include things like regular inspections, audits, and reviews.
- Patient Assurance: This refers to the level of confidence that a patient has in the quality and effectiveness of their healthcare. It can be influenced by a variety of factors, including the patient's previous experiences with healthcare, their understanding of their condition and treatment options, and the quality of communication with their healthcare providers.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Assurance
- Wikipedia's article - Assurance
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