Overview and Definition Psychotherapy is a technique used to treat mental, emotional and certain psychiatric disorders. Also known as “talk therapy,” this method of treatment helps patients identify their problem,...
Definition and Overview A pre-surgery follow-up is a visit to the surgeon who will perform a particular surgical procedure. This gives the patient an opportunity to fully discuss the surgery...
Definition & Overview A pterygomaxillary fossa surgery is a medical procedure performed on the pterygomaxillary fossa, which refers to a depression on both sides of the skull. The area is...
Definition and Overview A pre-travel checkup is a medical examination that is performed when an individual is about to leave for a trip. While this is only an additional precaution...
Definition & Overview Public health refers to organized activities by the public and/or private sectors to address issues concerning the factors that affect the health situation of an entire community...
Definition and Overview A prosthodontist follow-up is a scheduled visit to the prosthodontist after the prosthodontics treatment has been completed. A prosthodontist is a dental specialist focusing on the restoration...
Definition & Overview Whether minor or major, surgeries may come with post-operative complications due to various reasons, controlled and otherwise. While some are transient, others can be serious to the...
Definition and Overview Preventive medicine consultation is an appointment with a specialist whose primary objective is to maintain the good health and well-being of the patient by eliminating potential causes,...
Definition & Overview Pulmonary artery embolectomy is a medical procedure that removes an embolus from the inside of the pulmonary artery. An embolus (plural, emboli) refers to any particle inside...
Definition & Overview The postpartum period, which is usually the first six weeks after delivery, is known to be a critical stage in the mother’s physical and mental health. After...