Narration
Narration (Medicine)
Narration (pronunciation: /nəˈreɪʃən/) in the context of medicine refers to the process of describing a patient's medical history or the course of a disease. It is a crucial part of the diagnostic process and patient care.
Etymology
The term "narration" originates from the Latin word "narratio", which means "a relating, narrative".
Related Terms
- Medical History: A record of information about a patient's past and present health.
- Disease Course: The evolution or progression of a disease.
- Diagnostic Process: The method used by healthcare professionals to identify a disease or condition in a patient.
- Patient Care: The services rendered by members of the health professions for the benefit of a patient.
Pronunciation
The term "narration" is pronounced as /nəˈreɪʃən/.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, narration is used to describe a patient's medical history or the course of a disease. This can include details about the onset of the illness, its progression, and any treatments that have been administered. Narration is a crucial part of the diagnostic process, as it helps healthcare professionals to understand the full context of a patient's health and to make informed decisions about their care.
See Also
- Clinical Narration: A detailed account of a patient's medical history and current health status, often used in case studies and medical research.
- Narrative Medicine: An interdisciplinary field that brings powerful narrative skills of radical listening and creativity from the humanities and the arts to address the needs of all who seek and deliver healthcare.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Narration
- Wikipedia's article - Narration
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