Prior
Prior
Prior (/praɪər/; from Latin 'prior', meaning "earlier, first") is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote something that has happened or existed before a certain point in time.
Etymology
The term 'prior' originates from the Latin word 'prior', which means "earlier, first". It has been used in the English language since the late 14th century.
In Medicine
In medical terminology, 'prior' is often used to refer to previous conditions, treatments, or medical history of a patient. For example, a patient may have a 'prior' history of heart disease, indicating they have been diagnosed with heart disease at some point in the past.
Prior Conditions
A 'prior' condition refers to a medical condition that a patient has been diagnosed with before the current illness or condition. For example, a patient with a 'prior' condition of diabetes may need special consideration when being treated for a new illness.
Prior Treatments
'Prior' treatments refer to any medical treatments a patient has received in the past. This can include surgeries, medications, therapies, and more. Understanding a patient's 'prior' treatments can help medical professionals make informed decisions about current and future treatments.
Related Terms
- Pre-existing condition: A medical condition that existed before a person's health benefits went into effect.
- Medical history: Information gained by a physician by asking specific questions, either of the patient or of other people who know the person and can give suitable information.
- Prognosis: A forecast of the likely course and outcome of a disease.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prior
- Wikipedia's article - Prior
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