Disposition
Disposition
Disposition (/dɪspəˈzɪʃən/) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to the final status or outcome of a patient's health care encounter, particularly in the context of emergency department and hospital settings.
Etymology
The term "disposition" originates from the Latin word "dispositio", which means arrangement or order. In the medical context, it refers to the arrangement or plan for patient care following a medical encounter.
Related Terms
- Admission: The process by which a patient is accepted into a hospital or health care facility for treatment.
- Discharge: The release of a patient from a hospital or health care facility after treatment.
- Transfer: The movement of a patient from one health care facility to another for continued care.
- Triage: The process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, disposition refers to the plan for a patient following their initial assessment or treatment. This could include admission to a hospital, discharge with instructions for at-home care, transfer to another facility, or scheduling of follow-up appointments. The disposition of a patient is typically determined by a team of health care professionals, including physicians, nurses, and social workers, based on the patient's medical condition, social situation, and available resources.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Disposition
- Wikipedia's article - Disposition
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