Tacit
Tacit
Tacit (/ˈtæsɪt/; from the Latin tacitus, past participle of tacere "to be silent") refers to something understood or implied without being directly stated. In the medical field, tacit knowledge or tacit understanding can be particularly important, as it often refers to the kind of knowledge that is difficult to transfer to another person by means of writing it down or verbalizing it.
Etymology
The term tacit comes from the Latin tacitus, which is the past participle of the verb tacere, meaning "to be silent". This implies that tacit knowledge or understanding is something that is not spoken or written, but is understood or implied.
Related Terms
- Tacit Knowledge: This is the kind of knowledge that is difficult to transfer to another person by means of writing it down or verbalizing it. In the medical field, this could refer to a doctor's ability to diagnose a patient based on subtle signs and symptoms that are not easily quantifiable or describable.
- Implicit Learning: This is a type of learning that occurs without the learner's awareness. It is often linked to tacit knowledge, as it involves the acquisition of knowledge without the conscious intention to learn.
- Clinical Judgment: This refers to the process by which a healthcare professional reaches a conclusion about a patient's health status. It often involves the use of tacit knowledge, as it requires the ability to interpret subtle signs and symptoms that may not be easily quantifiable or describable.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tacit
- Wikipedia's article - Tacit
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