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Assumptions (Medicine)
Assumptions (pronunciation: /əˈsʌmpʃ(ə)n/) in the context of medicine, refers to the preconceived beliefs or ideas that healthcare professionals may have about a patient's condition or treatment without concrete evidence.
Etymology
The term 'assumption' is derived from the Latin word 'assumere', which means 'to take up' or 'to take for granted'.
Related Terms
- Clinical Judgment: The process by which healthcare professionals form an opinion or conclusion about a patient's health condition based on their knowledge, experience, and information gathered from the patient.
- Bias: A tendency to have a partial perspective towards a particular idea or person, which can affect the decision-making process in healthcare.
- Evidence-Based Medicine: An approach to healthcare that emphasizes the use of empirical evidence from well-designed and conducted research.
- Patient-Centered Care: A healthcare approach that respects and responds to individual patient preferences, needs, and values, ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Assumptions
- Wikipedia's article - Assumptions
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