The branch of medicine concerned with the evaluation and initial treatment of urgent and emergent medical problems, such as those caused by accidents, trauma, sudden illness, poisoning, or disasters. Emergency medical care can be provided at the hospital or at sites outside the medical facility.
Hospital department responsible for the administration and provision of immediate medical or surgical care to the emergency patient.
Situations or conditions requiring immediate intervention to avoid serious adverse results.
Services specifically designed, staffed, and equipped for the emergency care of patients.
A way of providing emergency medical care that is guided by a thoughtful integration of the best available scientific knowledge with clinical expertise in EMERGENCY MEDICINE. This approach allows the practitioner to critically assess research data, clinical guidelines, and other information resources in order to correctly identify the clinical problem, apply the most high-quality intervention, and re-evaluate the outcome for future improvement.
Programs of training in medicine and medical specialties offered by hospitals for graduates of medicine to meet the requirements established by accrediting authorities.
First aid or other immediate intervention for accidents or medical conditions requiring immediate care and treatment before definitive medical and surgical management can be procured.
An approach of practicing medicine with the goal to improve and evaluate patient care. It requires the judicious integration of best research evidence with the patient's values to make decisions about medical care. This method is to help physicians make proper diagnosis, devise best testing plan, choose best treatment and methods of disease prevention, as well as develop guidelines for large groups of patients with the same disease. (from JAMA 296 (9), 2006)
Educational programs for medical graduates entering a specialty. They include formal specialty training as well as academic work in the clinical and basic medical sciences, and may lead to board certification or an advanced medical degree.
Process of applying for employment. It includes written application for employment or personal appearance.
The specialty or practice of nursing in the care of patients admitted to the emergency department.
Professional medical personnel approved to provide care to patients in a hospital.
The capability to perform acceptably those duties directly related to patient care.
A course of study offered by an educational institution.
The interactions between representatives of institutional departments.
Institutional funding for facilities and for equipment which becomes a part of the assets of the institution.
The art and science of studying, performing research on, preventing, diagnosing, and treating disease, as well as the maintenance of health.
The sorting out and classification of patients or casualties to determine priority of need and proper place of treatment.
A medical specialty concerned with maintaining health and providing medical care to children from birth to adolescence.
Individuals enrolled in a school of medicine or a formal educational program in medicine.
Societies whose membership is limited to physicians.
A medical discipline that is based on the philosophy that all body systems are interrelated and dependent upon one another for good health. This philosophy, developed in 1874 by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, recognizes the concept of "wellness" and the importance of treating illness within the context of the whole body. Special attention is placed on the MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM.
Torn, ragged, mangled wounds.
Presentations of summary statements representing the majority agreement of physicians, scientists, and other professionals convening for the purpose of reaching a consensus--often with findings and recommendations--on a subject of interest. The Conference, consisting of participants representing the scientific and lay viewpoints, is a significant means of evaluating current medical thought and reflects the latest advances in research for the respective field being addressed.
Damage inflicted on the body as the direct or indirect result of an external force, with or without disruption of structural continuity.
Evaluation, planning, and use of a range of procedures and airway devices for the maintenance or restoration of a patient's ventilation.
Attitudes of personnel toward their patients, other professionals, toward the medical care system, etc.
Selection of a type of occupation or profession.
Stipends or grants-in-aid granted by foundations or institutions to individuals for study.
Great Britain is not a medical term, but a geographical name for the largest island in the British Isles, which comprises England, Scotland, and Wales, forming the major part of the United Kingdom.
A system of traditional medicine which is based on the beliefs and practices of the Chinese culture.
Accidental or deliberate use of a medication or street drug in excess of normal dosage.
A procedure involving placement of a tube into the trachea through the mouth or nose in order to provide a patient with oxygen and anesthesia.
The largest country in North America, comprising 10 provinces and three territories. Its capital is Ottawa.
Laboratory and other services provided to patients at the bedside. These include diagnostic and laboratory testing using automated information entry.
The assessing of academic or educational achievement. It includes all aspects of testing and test construction.
Individuals referred to for expert or professional advice or services.
Use for general articles concerning medical education.
Undergraduate education programs for second- , third- , and fourth-year students in health sciences in which the students receive clinical training and experience in teaching hospitals or affiliated health centers.
Created as the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes in 1918. Yugoslavia became the official name in 1929. BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA; CROATIA; and SLOVENIA formed independent countries 7 April 1992. Macedonia became independent 8 February 1994 as the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (MACEDONIA REPUBLIC).
An occupation limited in scope to a subsection of a broader field.
A province of Canada lying between the provinces of Manitoba and Quebec. Its capital is Toronto. It takes its name from Lake Ontario which is said to represent the Iroquois oniatariio, beautiful lake. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p892 & Room, Brewer's Dictionary of Names, 1992, p391)
"The business or profession of the commercial production and issuance of literature" (Webster's 3d). It includes the publisher, publication processes, editing and editors. Production may be by conventional printing methods or by electronic publishing.
Therapeutic approach tailoring therapy for genetically defined subgroups of patients.
An iterative questionnaire designed to measure consensus among individual responses. In the classic Delphi approach, there is no interaction between responder and interviewer.
Compliance with a set of standards defined by non-governmental organizations. Certification is applied for by individuals on a voluntary basis and represents a professional status when achieved, e.g., certification for a medical specialty.
Individuals licensed to practice medicine.
Medical complexes consisting of medical school, hospitals, clinics, libraries, administrative facilities, etc.
Predetermined sets of questions used to collect data - clinical data, social status, occupational group, etc. The term is often applied to a self-completed survey instrument.
Educational programs designed to inform physicians of recent advances in their field.
Health services, public or private, in rural areas. The services include the promotion of health and the delivery of health care.
Procedures outlined for the care of casualties and the maintenance of services in disasters.
An international agreement of the World Medical Association which offers guidelines for conducting experiments using human subjects. It was adopted in 1962 and revised by the 18th World Medical Assembly at Helsinki, Finland in 1964. Subsequent revisions were made in 1975, 1983, 1989, and 1996. (From Encyclopedia of Bioethics, rev ed, 1995)
The educational process of instructing.
A publication issued at stated, more or less regular, intervals.
A medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the internal organ systems of adults.
The restoration to life or consciousness of one apparently dead. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Theoretical models which propose methods of learning or teaching as a basis or adjunct to changes in attitude or behavior. These educational interventions are usually applied in the fields of health and patient education but are not restricted to patient care.
The term "United States" in a medical context often refers to the country where a patient or study participant resides, and is not a medical term per se, but relevant for epidemiological studies, healthcare policies, and understanding differences in disease prevalence, treatment patterns, and health outcomes across various geographic locations.
Physicians who serve in a medical and administrative capacity as head of an organized medical staff and who also may serve as liaison for the medical staff with the administration and governing board.
An 'accident' in a medical context often refers to an unintended event or harm that occurs suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in injury or illness, and is typically not planned or intended.
Statistical measures of utilization and other aspects of the provision of health care services including hospitalization and ambulatory care.
A specialty field of radiology concerned with diagnostic, therapeutic, and investigative use of radioactive compounds in a pharmaceutical form.
International organizations which provide health-related or other cooperative services.
Systems of medicine based on cultural beliefs and practices handed down from generation to generation. The concept includes mystical and magical rituals (SPIRITUAL THERAPIES); PHYTOTHERAPY; and other treatments which may not be explained by modern medicine.
System of herbal medicine practiced in Japan by both herbalists and practitioners of modern medicine. Kampo originated in China and is based on Chinese herbal medicine (MEDICINE, CHINESE TRADITIONAL).
Organized services to provide immediate psychiatric care to patients with acute psychological disturbances.
Senior professionals who provide guidance, direction and support to those persons desirous of improvement in academic positions, administrative positions or other career development situations.
The visualization of deep structures of the body by recording the reflections or echoes of ultrasonic pulses directed into the tissues. Use of ultrasound for imaging or diagnostic purposes employs frequencies ranging from 1.6 to 10 megahertz.
Injuries caused by impact with a blunt object where there is no penetration of the skin.
The teaching staff and members of the administrative staff having academic rank in a medical school.
The process of accepting patients. The concept includes patients accepted for medical and nursing care in a hospital or other health care institution.
Tapping fluid from the subarachnoid space in the lumbar region, usually between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae.
A specialty concerned with the study of anesthetics and anesthesia.
The capability to perform the duties of one's profession generally, or to perform a particular professional task, with skill of an acceptable quality.
Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons.
General or unspecified injuries involving organs in the abdominal cavity.
Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group.
Hospital department responsible for the receiving, storing, and distribution of pharmaceutical supplies.
Systematic gathering of data for a particular purpose from various sources, including questionnaires, interviews, observation, existing records, and electronic devices. The process is usually preliminary to statistical analysis of the data.
Paramedical personnel trained to provide basic emergency care and life support under the supervision of physicians and/or nurses. These services may be carried out at the site of the emergency, in the ambulance, or in a health care institution.
A medical specialty concerned with the provision of continuing, comprehensive primary health care for the entire family.
Agents counteracting or neutralizing the action of POISONS.
Requirements for the selection of students for admission to academic institutions.
General or unspecified injuries to the chest area.
Hospitals engaged in educational and research programs, as well as providing medical care to the patients.
Sensation of discomfort, distress, or agony in the abdominal region.
The use of statistical methods in the analysis of a body of literature to reveal the historical development of subject fields and patterns of authorship, publication, and use. Formerly called statistical bibliography. (from The ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science, 1983)
The use of communication systems, such as telecommunication, to transmit emergency information to appropriate providers of health services.
Patterns of practice related to diagnosis and treatment as especially influenced by cost of the service requested and provided.
The smallest continent and an independent country, comprising six states and two territories. Its capital is Canberra.
The function of directing or controlling the actions or attitudes of an individual or group with more or less willing acquiescence of the followers.
The study and practice of medicine by direct examination of the patient.
Care of patients by a multidisciplinary team usually organized under the leadership of a physician; each member of the team has specific responsibilities and the whole team contributes to the care of the patient.
'History of Medicine' is a branch of knowledge that deals with the evolution, development, and progression of healthcare practices, medical theories, institutions, and personalities from ancient times to the present.
A systematic statement of policy rules or principles. Guidelines may be developed by government agencies at any level, institutions, professional societies, governing boards, or by convening expert panels. The text may be cursive or in outline form but is generally a comprehensive guide to problems and approaches in any field of activity. For guidelines in the field of health care and clinical medicine, PRACTICE GUIDELINES AS TOPIC is available.
The process of formulating, improving, and expanding educational, managerial, or service-oriented work plans (excluding computer program development).
Directions or principles presenting current or future rules of policy for assisting health care practitioners in patient care decisions regarding diagnosis, therapy, or related clinical circumstances. The guidelines may be developed by government agencies at any level, institutions, professional societies, governing boards, or by the convening of expert panels. The guidelines form a basis for the evaluation of all aspects of health care and delivery.
Chinese herbal or plant extracts which are used as drugs to treat diseases or promote general well-being. The concept does not include synthesized compounds manufactured in China.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but 'England' is not a medical term and does not have a medical definition. England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom, known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and contributions to medical science. However, in a medical context, it may refer to the location of a patient, healthcare provider, or research study, but it is not a term with a specific medical meaning.
A field of medicine concerned with developing and using strategies aimed at repair or replacement of damaged, diseased, or metabolically deficient organs, tissues, and cells via TISSUE ENGINEERING; CELL TRANSPLANTATION; and ARTIFICIAL ORGANS and BIOARTIFICIAL ORGANS and tissues.