patient-initiated
|pa-tient-in-i-ti-at-ed|
/ˈpeɪʃənt ɪˈnɪʃieɪtɪd/
patient-driven action
Etymology
'patient-initiated' originates from the combination of 'patient,' meaning 'a person receiving medical care,' and 'initiated,' meaning 'to start or begin something.'
The term 'patient-initiated' evolved from the increasing emphasis on patient autonomy and self-management in healthcare.
Initially, it referred to any action started by a patient, but it has evolved to specifically denote healthcare processes initiated by patients.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to actions or processes that are started or initiated by the patient themselves, rather than by a healthcare provider.
The patient-initiated follow-up system allows patients to schedule their own appointments.
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Last updated: 2025/03/19 03:11