Alliance
Alliance (Medicine)
Alliance (pronounced: uh-lahy-uhns) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe a cooperative relationship between different entities, such as healthcare providers, patients, and their families, for the purpose of achieving a common health goal.
Etymology
The term 'alliance' originates from the Latin word 'alligare', which means 'to bind to'. In a medical context, it refers to the binding or coming together of different parties to work towards a shared health objective.
Related Terms
- Therapeutic Alliance: This is a collaborative partnership between a healthcare provider and a patient, which is crucial for effective treatment. It involves mutual understanding, agreement on treatment goals, and a shared commitment to achieving these goals.
- Healthcare Alliance: This refers to a network of healthcare providers who collaborate to offer comprehensive healthcare services. It can also refer to partnerships between healthcare organizations and other entities such as insurance companies, aimed at improving healthcare delivery.
- Patient-Provider Alliance: This is a relationship between a patient and their healthcare provider, characterized by mutual respect, shared decision-making, and commitment to achieving the patient's health goals.
- Family Alliance: In the context of healthcare, this refers to the collaboration between family members and healthcare providers in managing a patient's health condition. It recognizes the crucial role of family support in patient care.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alliance
- Wikipedia's article - Alliance
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