Point of care
Point of Care (POC)
Point of Care (POC) refers to the location where healthcare is provided to patients, typically by healthcare professionals. It is a term that encompasses a broad range of diagnostic and treatment services.
Pronunciation
Point of Care: /ˌpɔɪnt əv ˈkɛər/
Etymology
The term "Point of Care" is derived from the concept of providing healthcare services at the location or "point" where care is needed. This can be in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and even patients' homes.
Related Terms
- Healthcare Professional: An individual who provides preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families, or communities.
- Diagnostic Services: Services that include tests or procedures to identify a person's disease or condition.
- Treatment Services: Services that include medical or surgical management, care, and rehabilitation to treat or prevent a disease, disorder, or injury.
- Patient: An individual who is receiving care or treatment from a healthcare professional or in a healthcare facility.
- Hospital: An institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
- Clinic: A healthcare facility that is primarily focused on the care of outpatients.
- Home Care: Health care or supportive care provided in the patient's home by healthcare professionals.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Point of care
- Wikipedia's article - Point of care
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