y bạ
Definition
- Noun:
- Health record book / Medical record booklet: An official booklet or document issued by a health authority, used to record an individual's personal health information, medical history, vaccinations, and clinical notes from healthcare visits.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Khi đi khám bệnh, bạn nhớ mang theo y bạ. (When going for a medical examination, remember to bring your health record book.)
- Tất cả thông tin tiêm chủng của trẻ đều được ghi đầy đủ trong y bạ. (All of the child's vaccination information is fully recorded in the health record booklet.)
- Bác sĩ tra cứu lịch sử bệnh án của bệnh nhân trong cuốn y bạ cũ. (The doctor looked up the patient's medical history in the old health record book.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "y bạ" is formal and administrative. In everyday conversation, people might refer to it more simply as "" (examination book) or describe it by its color (e.g., "" - the blue booklet).
- It is a crucial document for continuity of care, allowing different doctors to understand a patient's long-term health trajectory.
Variants and Related Words
- Bệnh án (n): Medical record / Case file. This often refers to the comprehensive file kept at a hospital, while "y bạ" is typically the portable booklet given to the patient.
- Sổ tiêm chủng (n): Vaccination record booklet. This is a specific type of health record.
Synonyms
- Health booklet
- Medical record book
- Patient health record (PHR)
Notes on Usage
- "Y bạ" is a compound Sino-Vietnamese word: "y" (醫) meaning "medical" and "bạ" (簿) meaning "register" or "ledger."
- It is an official document, so it should be kept carefully. Losing a "y bạ" can mean losing one's consolidated medical history.