Quality
Quality (Medicine)
Quality (pronounced: /ˈkwɒlɪti/) in the context of medicine refers to the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something. The term is derived from the Latin word qualitas, which means "character" or "essential nature".
Etymology
The term "quality" comes from the Latin word qualitas, which was used by philosophers to refer to the basic nature or inherent characteristics of an object or phenomenon. In the context of medicine, quality refers to the degree of excellence of healthcare services.
Related Terms
- Quality Assurance: A program for the systematic monitoring and evaluation of the various aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure that standards of quality are being met.
- Quality Control: The process of maintaining standards in manufactured products by testing a sample of the output against the specification.
- Quality Improvement: A systematic approach to the analysis of performance and systematic efforts to improve it.
- Quality of Life: An individual's perception of their wellbeing in terms of their health status and other non-medical aspects of their lives.
- Quality Management: The act of overseeing all activities and tasks needed to maintain a desired level of excellence.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Quality
- Wikipedia's article - Quality
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