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Options (Medicine)
Options (pronounced op-shuns) in the field of medicine refers to the various treatments, procedures, or strategies available to healthcare providers for managing a patient's health condition.
Etymology
The term 'options' originates from the Latin word 'optio', meaning 'choice'. In the context of medicine, it refers to the choices available in terms of treatment or management strategies.
Related Terms
- Treatment: A course of action designed to cure or alleviate the symptoms of a medical condition.
- Procedure: A series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner, often in the context of medical or surgical treatments.
- Strategy: A plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal, often used in the context of long-term management of chronic conditions.
- Healthcare provider: A person or organization that provides medical services, such as a doctor, nurse, or hospital.
- Patient: An individual who is receiving medical care or treatment.
- Health condition: A general term referring to any disease, illness, or health issue.
Pronunciation
Options is pronounced as /ˈɒp.ʃən/ in English.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Options
- Wikipedia's article - Options
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