Subject cluster
Medical communication
Important words for understanding care, diagnosis, risk and consent.
Diagnosis
The art or act of recognizing the presence of disease from its signs or symptoms, and deciding as to its character; also, the decision arrived a…
anchor · Identification of a disease or condition.PrognosisThe act or art of foretelling the course and termination of a disease; also, the outlook afforded by this act of judgment; as, the prognosis of…
core · The likely course and outcome of a condition.Screeningof Screen
core · Testing people before recognised symptoms.triageSorting patients so the most urgent cases are treated first.
core · Prioritising patients by urgency.informed consentPermission given after someone understands the benefits, risks and alternatives.
core · Voluntary agreement based on adequate information.comorbidityAnother health condition occurring at the same time.
core · An additional condition occurring alongside another.PreventionThe act of going, or state of being, before.
core · Action intended to avoid disease or reduce harm.clinical trialA study that tests a treatment or healthcare approach in people.
core · A planned study of a healthcare intervention.