Meeting
Meeting (Medicine)
Meeting (pronounced mee-ting) is a term used in the medical field to describe a gathering of healthcare professionals to discuss patient care, research, or other related topics.
Etymology
The term "meeting" comes from the Old English metan, which means "to come together".
Related Terms
- Conference: A larger gathering of healthcare professionals, often involving multiple institutions or organizations.
- Round: A type of meeting in which a group of doctors discuss the condition and treatment of patients.
- Symposium: A meeting where specific topics are discussed, often involving presentations or lectures.
- Seminar: A type of meeting where a specific topic is discussed in depth, often involving a smaller group of participants.
- Workshop: A meeting where practical skills and techniques are taught or developed.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, meetings are an essential part of communication and collaboration. They are used to discuss patient cases, share research findings, develop treatment plans, and make decisions about patient care. Meetings can involve a variety of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals. They can take place within a single department or across multiple departments, and can involve participants from different institutions or organizations.
Meetings in medicine can take many forms, including case conferences, research meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and clinical governance meetings. They can be formal or informal, scheduled or impromptu, and can vary in size from small team meetings to large conferences.
Meetings are also an important part of medical education, providing a forum for learning, discussion, and professional development. They can be used to teach medical students and trainees, to provide continuing education for practicing healthcare professionals, and to facilitate research and innovation.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Meeting
- Wikipedia's article - Meeting
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