wui6 can2會診会诊
Jyutpingwui6 can2
Yalewuih chán
Definition
To have a medical consultation, either between a doctor and patient or among healthcare professionals.
- to consult with a patient, typically in person
- to consult with other medical specialists about a patient's case
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How it's used
Primarily used in medical settings, this term often implies a formal meeting between different specialists to discuss a patient's case. While it can refer to a patient seeing a doctor, it is frequently used to describe the collaborative process where doctors from different departments review a patient's condition together.
Examples
The doctor says a consultation is needed to see how to treat your illness.
Are you going to the hospital for a consultation today?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general checkups or routine visits, as it carries a more specific connotation of professional consultation or interdisciplinary review.
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