Partner
Partner
Partner (/ˈpɑːrtnər/), from the Old French partenere, meaning to share or divide, is a term used in various contexts in the medical field.
Definition
In a medical context, a partner can refer to an individual with whom one shares a significant degree of mutual understanding and responsibility in terms of health and wellness. This can include sexual partners, life partners, or partners in care, such as a patient and their primary healthcare provider.
Related Terms
- Patient: An individual who is under the care of a medical professional.
- Healthcare Provider: A professional who provides preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families, or communities.
- Sexual Partner: An individual with whom one engages in sexual activity.
- Life Partner: An individual with whom one shares a long-term, committed relationship, often involving shared responsibilities for health and wellness.
- Caregiver: An individual, often a family member or friend, who provides care for someone who has a chronic illness or disability.
Usage in Medical Context
The term partner is often used in the context of sexual health, where it can refer to an individual's sexual partner or partners. In this context, partners may share responsibility for sexual health, including the prevention of sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancy.
In a broader healthcare context, a partner can also refer to a patient's partner in care, such as a primary healthcare provider or caregiver. These individuals may share responsibility for managing a patient's health condition, including making decisions about treatment and care.
Etymology
The term partner comes from the Old French partenere, which means to share or divide. This reflects the shared responsibilities often associated with partnerships in a medical context.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Partner
- Wikipedia's article - Partner
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