Verification
Verification (Medicine)
Verification (pronunciation: ver-i-fi-KAY-shun) is a crucial process in the field of medicine and healthcare. It involves the confirmation of the accuracy, truth, or validity of a finding, result, or procedure.
Etymology
The term 'verification' is derived from the Latin word 'verificare', which means 'to make true'. It is a combination of 'verus' (true) and 'facere' (to make).
Related Terms
- Validation: This is a process that checks if a system meets the specifications and fulfills its intended purpose. It is often used interchangeably with verification, but there are subtle differences between the two.
- Quality Assurance: This is a way of preventing mistakes or defects in manufactured products and avoiding problems when delivering solutions or services to customers.
- Quality Control: This is a procedure intended to ensure that a manufactured product or performed service adheres to a defined set of quality criteria or meets the requirements of the client or customer.
- Audit: This is an official inspection of an individual's or organization's accounts, typically by an independent body.
In Medicine
In medicine, verification is used in various contexts, such as:
- Clinical Trial Verification: Ensuring that the data collected during clinical trials are accurate and reliable.
- Medical Device Verification: Confirming that a medical device meets specified requirements.
- Patient Identification Verification: Ensuring that the right patient is receiving the right care.
- Medical Record Verification: Confirming the accuracy of a patient's medical records.
Verification is a critical component of quality assurance in healthcare. It helps to ensure that medical procedures are carried out correctly, that medical devices function as intended, and that patient care is delivered effectively and safely.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Verification
- Wikipedia's article - Verification
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