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FAMILY DOCTOR [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Medical Staff
- General Medicine
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- family physician
1, record 1, English, family%20physician
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- family doctor 2, record 1, English, family%20doctor
correct
- family practitioner 3, record 1, English, family%20practitioner
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A medical specialist who plans and provides the comprehensive primary health care of all members of a family, regardless of age or sex, on a continuous basis. 4, record 1, English, - family%20physician
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Family physicians demonstrate competence in the patient-centred clinical method; they integrate a sensitive, skillful, and appropriate search for disease. They demonstrate an understanding of patients’ experience of illness (particularly their ideas, feelings, and expectations) and of the impact of illness on patients’ lives. 5, record 1, English, - family%20physician
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Many Canadians have a family doctor they go to whenever they need medical care. A family doctor gives basic health care, including treating you when you are sick and encouraging preventative health care. 6, record 1, English, - family%20physician
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Personnel médical
- Médecine générale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- médecin de famille
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9decin%20de%20famille
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le médecin de famille établit le plus souvent le premier contact avec le malade, assume généralement la responsabilité de la continuité et de la globalité des soins, oriente son exercice en vue du traitement des maladies, de leur prévention et du maintien de la santé en tenant compte des besoins du patient et de son milieu de vie. 2, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9decin%20de%20famille
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2023-01-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- family doctor
1, record 2, English, family%20doctor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- family physician 1, record 2, English, family%20physician
correct
- family practitioner 1, record 2, English, family%20practitioner
correct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- médecin de famille
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9decin%20de%20famille
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- médecin de médecine familiale 1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9decin%20de%20m%C3%A9decine%20familiale
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-07-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Health Law
- Ethics and Morals
- Non-Surgical Treatment
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- do not resuscitate order
1, record 3, English, do%20not%20resuscitate%20order
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- DNR order 2, record 3, English, DNR%20order
correct
- no-code order 3, record 3, English, no%2Dcode%20order
correct
- order not to resuscitate 4, record 3, English, order%20not%20to%20resuscitate
correct
- ONTR 4, record 3, English, ONTR
correct
- ONTR 4, record 3, English, ONTR
- do not attempt resuscitation order 5, record 3, English, do%20not%20attempt%20resuscitation%20order
correct
- DNAR order 5, record 3, English, DNAR%20order
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] physician [order] not to resuscitate a patient in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest. 6, record 3, English, - do%20not%20resuscitate%20order
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The order may be written by the person's doctor after discussing the issue beforehand with the person(if possible) or his or her proxy or family. 7, record 3, English, - do%20not%20resuscitate%20order
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la santé
- Éthique et Morale
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ordonnance de non-réanimation
1, record 3, French, ordonnance%20de%20non%2Dr%C3%A9animation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ordonnance de ne pas réanimer 2, record 3, French, ordonnance%20de%20ne%20pas%20r%C3%A9animer
correct, feminine noun
- ordre de ne pas réanimer 3, record 3, French, ordre%20de%20ne%20pas%20r%C3%A9animer
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ordonnance de ne pas réanimer est écrite par le médecin. Elle donne pour instructions à l'équipe soignante de ne pas procéder à la réanimation cardiorespiratoire dans le cas d'un arrêt cardiaque (lorsque le cœur cesse de battre) ou respiratoire (lorsque la respiration s'arrête). Aucune manœuvre de réanimation ne sera faite à un patient qui a une telle ordonnance dans son dossier. 2, record 3, French, - ordonnance%20de%20non%2Dr%C3%A9animation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho de salud
- Ética y Moral
- Tratamiento sin cirugía
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- orden de no reanimación
1, record 3, Spanish, orden%20de%20no%20reanimaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- orden de no resucitar 1, record 3, Spanish, orden%20de%20no%20resucitar
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Orden] que se hace figurar en la historia clínica de un paciente para que, en caso de parada cardíaca, ni el equipo de enfermería ni el médico de guardia intenten maniobras para reanimar al paciente y le dejen morir. Se emplea en el caso de pacientes en que se sabe positivamente que dichas maniobras constituirían encarnizamiento terapéutico o serían fútiles. 1, record 3, Spanish, - orden%20de%20no%20reanimaci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-06-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Medical Staff
- General Medicine
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- primary health care provider
1, record 4, English, primary%20health%20care%20provider
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PCP 2, record 4, English, PCP
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- primary health provider 3, record 4, English, primary%20health%20provider
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A family doctor or nurse practitioner is your primary health care provider – meaning they are the person you make an appointment with when you have a new, non-emergency health concern. 4, record 4, English, - primary%20health%20care%20provider
Record 4, Key term(s)
- primary healthcare provider
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Personnel médical
- Médecine générale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dispensateur de soins de première ligne
1, record 4, French, dispensateur%20de%20soins%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20ligne
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- dispensateur de soins primaires 2, record 4, French, dispensateur%20de%20soins%20primaires
correct, masculine noun
- dispensateur de soins de premier recours 3, record 4, French, dispensateur%20de%20soins%20de%20premier%20recours
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tous les enfants et les adolescents devraient disposer d’un dispensateur de soins primaires. Les médecins de famille, les infirmières praticiennes et les auxiliaires médicaux devraient recevoir une formation pertinente, en collaboration avec les pédiatres. 2, record 4, French, - dispensateur%20de%20soins%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20ligne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-02-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- International Chiropractors Association
1, record 5, English, International%20Chiropractors%20Association
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ICA 1, record 5, English, ICA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Chiropractic Health Bureau 2, record 5, English, Chiropractic%20Health%20Bureau
former designation, correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vision : To empower humanity in the expression of maximum health, wellness and human potential through universal chiropractic expression and utilization. Mission : To advance chiropractic throughout the world as a distinct health care profession predicated upon its unique philosophy, science, and art. Objectives : Maintain and promote chiropractic' s unique identity as a non-therapeutic, drugless and surgical-free health science, based on its fundamental principles and philosophy. Provide leadership in the establishment of chiropractic licensure regulation in every nation and promote the quality and authenticity of chiropractic education. Foster the professional and technical development of the Doctor of Chiropractic through programs of continuing education, research, political, and social action. Encourage the highest professional, technical, and ethical standards for the doctor of chiropractic while safeguarding the professional welfare of its members. Champion the principle that every citizen in the world has the right to freedom of choice in health care and be able to choose unhampered the doctor and the healing art of his/her choice. Work harmoniously with other health care organizations and governments in a global humanitarian effort to foster chiropractic and spinal hygiene in the fields of family health(including children, women, and the elderly), and occupational health. Work for full inclusion of chiropractic in all public and private health care delivery programs. 1, record 5, English, - International%20Chiropractors%20Association
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- International Chiropractors Association
1, record 5, French, International%20Chiropractors%20Association
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ICA 1, record 5, French, ICA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Chiropractic Health Bureau 2, record 5, French, Chiropractic%20Health%20Bureau
former designation, correct
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-09-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Medical Staff
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Family Doctor Week in Canada
1, record 6, English, Family%20Doctor%20Week%20in%20Canada
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Family Doctor Week in Canada is an opportunity to acknowledge the special role family doctors play in delivering health care to Canadians. 1, record 6, English, - Family%20Doctor%20Week%20in%20Canada
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Personnel médical
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Semaine du médecin de famille au Canada
1, record 6, French, Semaine%20du%20m%C3%A9decin%20de%20famille%20au%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Semaine du médecin de famille au Canada est une occasion de reconnaître le rôle spécial des médecins de famille dans la prestation des soins de santé à la population canadienne. 1, record 6, French, - Semaine%20du%20m%C3%A9decin%20de%20famille%20au%20Canada
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-02-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- orphan patient
1, record 7, English, orphan%20patient
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A patient admitted to a hospital where their family doctor is unavailable to attend to their care. 1, record 7, English, - orphan%20patient
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Orphan patients create an ever-increasing burden for family practioners still caring for hospital inpatients. For many family practitioners, the main reason for providing inpatient services is the satisfaction of managing their own patients across the continuum of care and meeting patients’ expectations that they will do so. Orphan patients who are not part of their ongoing practice, take away from this satisfaction. 1, record 7, English, - orphan%20patient
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- patient orphelin
1, record 7, French, patient%20orphelin
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
patient orphelin : terme retenu par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé. 2, record 7, French, - patient%20orphelin
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-05-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Human Life International
1, record 8, English, Human%20Life%20International
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- HLI 2, record 8, English, HLI
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
English, French, Spanish, Polish. Human Life International(HLI) was founded in 1981 by Benedictine monk, Fr. Paul Marx. A Catholic priest and Doctor of Sociology. Fr. Marx was a pro-life pioneer in the 1960s and 1970s, teaching scientifically proven natural methods of birth spacing, commonly referred to as Natural Family Planning(NFP). Fr. Marx became alarmed at the increased reliance on abortion, especially among the young, and the proliferation of groups promoting abortion rights. He founded the Human Life Center at Minnesota's St. John's University in 1972. This became Human Life International in 1981. Through HLI Fr. Marx worked to promote NFP and to defend innocent unborn human life. HLI has grown over the years into a worldwide human rights organization, whose global mission is to protect and defend the right to life at all stages of human development and to promote natural methods of birth spacing. 3, record 8, English, - Human%20Life%20International
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Vie Humaine Internationale
1, record 8, French, Vie%20Humaine%20Internationale
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- VHI 2, record 8, French, VHI
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Vida Humana Internacional
1, record 8, Spanish, Vida%20Humana%20Internacional
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
- VHI 1, record 8, Spanish, VHI
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1990-03-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- rescue doctrine
1, record 9, English, rescue%20doctrine
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another fascinating case, stretching the rescue doctrine to its limits, is Urbanski v. Patel, where a father, who donated a kidney to his daughter, sued the doctor whose negligence precipitated the event. He was successful, the court holding that it was "entirely foreseable that one of her family would be invited, and would agree, to donate a kidney for transplant, an act which accords, too, with the principle developed in many ’rescue cases’". 1, record 9, English, - rescue%20doctrine
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- doctrine du sauvetage
1, record 9, French, doctrine%20du%20sauvetage
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une autre affaire très intéressante où l'on a étiré la doctrine du sauvetage à l'extrême limite est l'affaire Urbanski v. Patel, où un père qui avait donné un de ses reins à sa fille en vue d'une transplantation a poursuivi le médecin dont la négligence avait rendu l'intervention nécessaire. Le tribunal a accueilli sa demande, déclarant que l'on pourrait "facilement prévoir qu'un parent de la jeune fille serait invité à lui donner un rein pour une transplantation, et qu'il accepterait; c'est là un acte compatible avec le principe élaboré dans de nombreux 'cas de sauvetage'". 1, record 9, French, - doctrine%20du%20sauvetage
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fiche terminologique en droit de la responsabilité délictuelle fournie par le Centre de traduction et de documentation juridique de l'Université d'Ottawa. 2, record 9, French, - doctrine%20du%20sauvetage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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