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Notice (Medicine)
Notice (pronounced noh-tis) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to the act of observing or recognizing a symptom, sign, or change in a patient's condition.
Etymology
The term 'notice' originates from the Latin word 'notitia', meaning knowledge or recognition. In the context of medicine, it refers to the act of a healthcare professional recognizing a change in a patient's health status.
Related Terms
- Observation: In medicine, observation refers to the act of monitoring a patient's condition over a period of time. This can include noticing changes in vital signs, symptoms, or behavior.
- Diagnosis: Diagnosis is the process of identifying a disease or condition from its signs and symptoms. A healthcare professional may notice certain signs or symptoms that lead to a diagnosis.
- Symptom: A symptom is a physical or mental feature that is noticed by a patient indicating a condition or disease. Symptoms are subjective and are noticed by the patient themselves.
- Sign: A sign is an objective evidence of a disease or condition that can be noticed by a healthcare professional. Unlike symptoms, signs can be seen, heard, or felt by the healthcare professional during a physical examination.
- Patient: A patient is a person who is receiving care or treatment from a healthcare professional. The healthcare professional notices changes in the patient's condition or health status.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Notice
- Wikipedia's article - Notice
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