Definition

Noun: 1. Professional treatment for illness or injury: The provision of services by qualified health professionals to diagnose, treat, manage, or prevent a disease, injury, or other physical or mental impairment.

Usage

"Medical care" refers to the systematic and professional attention given to a person's health. It is a broad term encompassing all actions taken by medical personnel. - It is typically an uncountable noun (e.g., access to medical care). - It often follows verbs like receive, need, provide, seek, and get.

Examples

• The accident victim received immediate medical care at the scene.
• Many people in the region cannot afford basic medical care.
• The standard of medical care in this hospital is excellent.
• His condition requires ongoing medical care and monitoring.

Advanced Usage

• "to be in the care of" (medical professionals): To be under the treatment and supervision of doctors or a medical institution.
  • The patient is in the care of a specialist at the university clinic.
• "standard of care": The degree of attention and caution deemed necessary under particular circumstances, as established by medical custom or law.
  • The doctor's actions did not meet the accepted standard of care.

Variants and Related Words

• Healthcare (n): A very similar term, often used more broadly to include public health initiatives, prevention, and the overall system of maintaining health, not just treatment.
• Medical treatment (n): Often used more specifically for the actual therapeutic procedures applied to a condition.
• Clinical care (n): Care provided in a hospital or clinic setting, as opposed to at home.

Synonyms

• Treatment
• Medical attention
• Clinical management
• Therapeutic care

Related Phrases

• Primary medical care: The first point of contact within the healthcare system, such as care from a general practitioner.
• Emergency medical care: Immediate care provided for acute illnesses or injuries.
• Palliative care: Specialized medical care focused on relieving symptoms and stress of a serious illness.

Noun

1. professional treatment for illness or injury