Facilitate
Facilitate
Facilitate (pronunciation: /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/) is a verb that originates from the Latin word "facilitas", which means ease or dexterity. In the medical field, it is often used to describe the process of making a task or action easier or less difficult.
Definition
In a medical context, to facilitate means to assist or make easier the progress or improvement of a health condition or the functioning of a body part. It can also refer to the role of healthcare professionals in aiding patients to achieve their health goals.
Related Terms
- Healthcare professional: A person who provides preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families, or communities.
- Patient: A person who is receiving care or treatment from a healthcare professional or in a healthcare facility.
- Health condition: A broad term that includes diseases, disorders, injuries, and other related health problems.
- Body part: Any part of an organism such as organs, limbs, and tissues.
Usage
The term facilitate is often used in the context of patient care, where healthcare professionals facilitate the recovery process by providing appropriate treatment and care. For example, physical therapists facilitate the rehabilitation of patients with physical injuries or disabilities.
Etymology
The term facilitate comes from the Latin word "facilitas", which means ease or dexterity. It was first used in the English language in the late 15th century.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Facilitate
- Wikipedia's article - Facilitate
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