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Abbrev. [1]Meaning [1] Latin (or Neo-Latin) origin [1]; a.c. before meals: a.d., ad, AD right ear auris dextra a.m., am, AM morning: ante meridiem: nocte every night ...
Clinical supervision is used in many disciplines in the British National Health Service.Registered allied health professionals such as occupational therapists, [23] physiotherapists, [24] dieticians, [25] speech and language therapists [26] and art, [27] music and drama therapists are now expected to have regular clinical supervision.
The Joint Commission is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization which offers accreditation to hospitals and other health care organizations in the United States. While their recommendations are not binding on U.S. physicians, they are required of organizations who wish accreditation by the Joint Commission.
In a health plan, the credentialing process differs from that of a hospital. In a health plan, the provider enrolls in the provider panel network. After the application is submitted and credentials are verified, the approval process will involve review and approval by the network's medical director or credentialing committee.
Health – as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), is "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." [ 211 ] [ 212 ] This definition has been subject to controversy, as it may have limited value for implementation.
In the countries of the UK, National Health Service (NHS) prescriptions are either free or have a fixed price per item; [39] a prescription may be issued so the patient does not have to purchase the item at commercial price. Some medical software requires a prescription. [40] Legislation may define certain equipment as "prescription devices". [41]
Aspirin "weakens the stomach's protective lining against stomach acid, making the stomach and intestines more vulnerable to ulcers, which can bleed," according to Harvard Health.
In the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) provides publicly funded universal health care, financed by national health insurance. Here, formularies exist to specify which drugs are available on the NHS. The two main reference sources providing this information are the British National Formulary (BNF) and the Drug Tariff.