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THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-01-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Neurosurgery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thalamotomy
1, record 1, English, thalamotomy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The procedure that involves creating a therapeutic lesion in the globus pallidus is called pallidotomy, and the procedure that involves creating a lesion in the thalamus is called "thalamotomy. " 1, record 1, English, - thalamotomy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Neurochirurgie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- thalamotomie
1, record 1, French, thalamotomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La thalamotomie consiste à effectuer une lésion au niveau du noyau ventrolatéral du thalamus avec pour effet essentiel de faire cesser le tremblement. 1, record 1, French, - thalamotomie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-01-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Neurosurgery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pallidotomy
1, record 2, English, pallidotomy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The procedure that involves creating a therapeutic lesion in the globus pallidus is called pallidotomy, and the procedure that involves creating a lesion in the thalamus is called "thalamotomy. " 1, record 2, English, - pallidotomy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Neurochirurgie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pallidotomie
1, record 2, French, pallidotomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pallidotomie consiste à détruire la partie postéroventrale du globus pallidus et se révèle efficace sur les troubles moteurs et les dyskinésies dopa-induites. 1, record 2, French, - pallidotomie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-09-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Health Law
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- immaterial risks
1, record 3, English, immaterial%20risks
correct, plural, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The family physician must obtain consent from every patient for every procedure except for a few clearly defined areas :"Emergency, ""Waiver, ""Therapeutic Privilege, ""Immaterial Risks, "and "Generally Known Risks. " 2, record 3, English, - immaterial%20risks
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
immaterial risks: term usually used in the plural. 3, record 3, English, - immaterial%20risks
Record 3, Key term(s)
- immaterial risk
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la santé
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- risques peu importants
1, record 3, French, risques%20peu%20importants
correct, masculine noun, plural, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une [ ... ] classification formulée dans la jurisprudence et la doctrine américaine, est celle des risques importants et peu importants. 1, record 3, French, - risques%20peu%20importants
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
risques peu importants : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel 2, record 3, French, - risques%20peu%20importants
Record 3, Key term(s)
- risque peu important
- aléas peu importants
- aléa peu important
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-09-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Horticulture
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Horticultural%20Therapy%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CHTA 1, record 4, English, CHTA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association's mission is to promote the use and awareness of horticulture as a therapeutic modality. CHTA provides information, support, and resources to its members, publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, maintains a website and organizes workshops and conferences. We have just completed setting up a national registration procedure, and are in the process of establishing HT courses at a number of educational institutions. 1, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Horticultural%20Therapy%20Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Horticulture
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association
1, record 4, French, Canadian%20Horticultural%20Therapy%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CHTA 1, record 4, French, CHTA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 2, record 4, French, - Canadian%20Horticultural%20Therapy%20Association
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1981-10-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Preoperative and Postoperative Treatment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- medical regimen 1, record 5, English, medical%20regimen
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
includes drugs, exercises, treatment as prescribed by a physician. 1, record 5, English, - medical%20regimen
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Regimen : A systematic procedure or regulation of an activity(exercise, diet) designed to achieve certain ends, usually hygienic or therapeutic in nature. 2, record 5, English, - medical%20regimen
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traitements pré- et post-opératoires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- traitement curatif médical
1, record 5, French, traitement%20curatif%20m%C3%A9dical
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Infarctus du myocarde. (...) Traitement curatif médical. (...) Repos absolu au lit (...) Alimentation liquide déchlorurée (...) Calmants de la douleur (...) 1, record 5, French, - traitement%20curatif%20m%C3%A9dical
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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