Many people are frightened (especially when it comes to medicine) by the use of technical terms by professionals, the meaning of which they do not understand. In practice, it often turns out that there is nothing to fear, and simple and understandable things are hidden behind frightening terminology. One such term is "concilium".
What is "concilium", how this word is spelled correctly and when it is used, we will tell later in the article.
Characteristics of the word
Before determining the meaning of a word, it is necessary to study its spelling. So, how to spell the word consultation:
- Vowels in the word: o, and, and, y.
- The emphasis falls on the first letter: and.
- Unstressed vowels: oh, and, u.
- Consonants in the word: k, n, s, l, m.
- Voiced consonants: n, l, m.
- Voiceless consonants: k, s.
Thus, the correct spelling is the one used in this text, i.e. "concilium".
Origin of the word
This word originates from the Latin language, from the word consilium, meaning "discussion", "meeting", in the broadest meanings of these words. Later, over time, the Latin language began to be used exclusively in scientific, medical and religious practice, which is the reason for the narrowing of the meaning of the word. Consequently, the answer to the question, what is a consultation, has changed over time.
Definition
In a general sense, this term refers to any meeting of specialists held to solve a problem. There are also several narrow meanings of the word "concilium", more specifically defining it.
According to the first, this is a meeting of several doctors (of the same or different speci alties), during which the patient's condition is discussed, an accurate diagnosis is revealed, and the further direction of diagnosis and treatment is determined. Also, in addition to improving the quality of diagnostic and therapeutic measures, the council may be convened in order to improve the professional level of its participants.
In addition to doctors themselves, specialists whose activities are not related to medicine are sometimes allowed to participate in the council. These are, first of all, specialists in legal (for solving legislative issues) and scientific and technical speci alties.
Most namedthe meeting is held at the initiative of the patient or his representatives, as well as the attending physician. In addition, the requirement to convene may be put forward by various investigative bodies in the order of forensic medical examination, to clarify issues related to the progress of the investigation of the offense.
Consilium can be held directly in a hospital, clinic, sanatorium and at home. The conclusion is made by all its participants.
According to the second meaning, this term in Roman law means a council convened by private individuals or magistrates to clarify important issues.
Also in Rome during the empire there was a so-called consilium principis - a state body that performs advisory functions for the emperor. It was later renamed to consistorium.
In the third case, the council is a meeting of teachers dedicated to a more detailed study of the behavior and progress of students in order to determine the direction of further work with them and eliminate the problems found.
Separately, we can single out combined forms of consultations with the participation of doctors, psychologists, teachers and social workers. Similar events are held in social rehabilitation institutions for a comprehensive study of children and the successful implementation of rehabilitation programs.
In addition, what a council is can be judged by the synonyms of this word. These are:
- meeting;
- discussion;
- advice;
- gathering.
We will also give examples of the use of the described word:
- With habitual, skillful fingers he tapped the patient's chest. The patient himself and the doctors, convened for a consultation, carefully watched the full hands and waited for the verdict (B. Polevoy, "Gold").
- To determine the next steps, a consultation of specialists was assembled.
- Despite the fact that the decision of the young researcher could not resist the conclusion made by the council of scientists, he continued to insist.
Conclusion
As you can see from the above, the answer to the question - what is a council - is very, very prosaic. However, the same can be said about most strict scientific terms that cause bewilderment in an ignorant person.
