Imperative
Imperative (medicine)
Imperative (pronounced im-PAIR-uh-tiv) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe a medical condition or procedure that is absolutely necessary or crucial. The term is derived from the Latin word imperativus, which means "commanding".
Etymology
The term imperative comes from the Latin imperativus, which is derived from imperare meaning "to command". In the medical context, it is used to denote a condition or procedure that is of utmost importance and cannot be ignored or delayed.
Related Terms
- Emergency: A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action. In medicine, an emergency can often be an imperative situation.
- Urgent Care: A category of walk-in clinic focused on the delivery of immediate, non-emergency care in a medical facility outside of a traditional emergency room. Urgent care centers primarily treat injuries or illnesses requiring immediate care but not serious enough to require an ER visit. The need for urgent care can often be imperative.
- Critical Condition: A term used to describe the status of a patient who is at highest risk. It is often used in hospitals to denote patients who need immediate and constant attention because their condition is life-threatening. This is an example of an imperative situation in medicine.
- Life-Saving: Refers to the measures taken to prevent death in dangerous situations, such as severe illness or injury. Life-saving procedures are often imperative in nature.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Imperative
- Wikipedia's article - Imperative
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