Max Rady College of Medicine
Term: Technical Care
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2007-09-26
Definition:
One of two key processes of care, it refers to the application of clinical medicine to a personal health problem. It is based upon a theory of function which can be evaluated for efficacy and generally standardized. The other key process is interpersonal care.
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References
- Campbell SM, Cantrill JA, Roberts D. Prescribing indicators for UK general practice: Delphi consultation study. BMJ 2000;321(7258):425-428. [Abstract] (View)
Term used in
- Katz A, De Coster C, Bogdanovic B, Soodeen R, Chateau D. Using Administrative Data to Develop Indicators of Quality in Family Practice. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2004. [Report] [Summary] (View)
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