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Authenticity (Medicine)
Authenticity (pronounced: /ɔːˈθɛntɪsɪti/) in the context of medicine refers to the genuineness or truthfulness of a medical professional's practice, as well as the validity of medical research and findings.
Etymology
The term "authenticity" is derived from the Greek word "authentikos", which means "original, genuine, principal".
Related Terms
- Medical Ethics: The system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine. Authenticity is a key component of medical ethics, as it ensures that medical professionals are truthful and transparent in their practice.
- Evidence-Based Medicine: An approach to medical practice intended to optimize decision-making by emphasizing the use of evidence from well-designed and well-conducted research. Authenticity is crucial in evidence-based medicine, as it guarantees the validity of the research and findings.
- Patient Autonomy: The right of patients to make informed decisions about their medical care. Authenticity plays a significant role in patient autonomy, as it ensures that the information provided to patients is genuine and accurate.
- Informed Consent: A process for getting permission before conducting a healthcare intervention on a person. Authenticity is vital in informed consent, as it ensures that the information provided to the patient is truthful and not misleading.
- Clinical Trial: Research studies performed in people that are aimed at evaluating a medical, surgical, or behavioral intervention. Authenticity is essential in clinical trials, as it ensures the validity of the research and findings.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Authenticity
- Wikipedia's article - Authenticity
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