Mercy
Mercy (mɜːrsi)
Mercy (pronounced as /ˈmɜːrsi/) is a term used in the medical field, often in the context of ethical discussions and patient care. It is derived from the Old French word merci, meaning "reward, gift, kindness, grace, pity", from Latin mercedem (nominative merces) "reward, wages, pay hire" (in Vulgar Latin "favor, pity"), which is of uncertain etymology.
Definition
In a medical context, mercy often refers to the act of alleviating suffering, showing compassion, or granting forgiveness in a situation where it is within one's power to punish or harm. It is closely related to the concepts of empathy, compassion, and forgiveness, all of which play a crucial role in patient care and medical ethics.
Related Terms
- Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
- Compassion: Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
- Forgiveness: The action or process of forgiving or being forgiven.
- Ethics: Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.
- Patient Care: The services rendered by members of the health professions for the benefit of a patient.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mercy
- Wikipedia's article - Mercy
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