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nonclinical

 

[nɒnˈklɪnɪkəl ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

medical context

The term 'nonclinical' is used to describe activities, environments, or roles that do not involve direct patient care or clinical procedures. It often refers to aspects of healthcare that support clinical practice but do not engage with patients directly. Nonclinical roles may include administrative positions, research, medical education, and policy-making. Although nonclinical roles are essential for the functioning of healthcare systems, they often remain behind the scenes, impacting overall patient care indirectly.

Synonyms

administrative, indirect, non-medical, peripheral, supportive.

Examples of usage

  • She works in a nonclinical role at the hospital.
  • Nonclinical staff are crucial for hospital management.
  • He transitioned from a clinical to a nonclinical position in research.
  • Nonclinical training helps staff understand patient care.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The prefix 'non-' comes from Latin, meaning 'not' or 'absence of', while 'clinical' derives from the Greek 'kline', meaning 'bed'.
  • The term emerged prominently in the 20th century as healthcare began to differentiate between various types of services.

Psychology

  • Nonclinical settings may refer to therapeutic practices outside of traditional medical environments, like counseling in schools or community centers.
  • Nonclinical psychology focuses on understanding thoughts and behaviors without dealing directly with patients' illnesses.

Education

  • Many courses in psychology or sociology include nonclinical approaches, emphasizing theories and research rather than direct patient contact.
  • Educational programs often prepare students to work in nonclinical environments, like educational institutions or corporate settings.

Pop Culture

  • In film, the portrayal of nonclinical therapists suggests approaches that are more conversational rather than strictly professional, impacting audience perceptions.
  • Nonclinical discussions about mental health are increasingly popular in podcasts and online forums, making mental health topics accessible to all.

Healthcare

  • Nonclinical roles in healthcare include administrative positions, billing specialists, and health tech developers.
  • In research, nonclinical studies help develop drugs, focusing on animal studies and lab tests before human trials begin.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonclinical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não clínico

🇮🇳 गैर-चिकित्सा

🇩🇪 nicht klinisch

🇮🇩 non-klinis

🇺🇦 неклінічний

🇵🇱 niekliniczny

🇯🇵 非臨床的

🇫🇷 non clinique

🇪🇸 no clínico

🇹🇷 klinik olmayan

🇰🇷 비임상

🇸🇦 غير سريري

🇨🇿 neklinický

🇸🇰 neklinický

🇨🇳 非临床的

🇸🇮 nekliničen

🇮🇸 ekki klínískur

🇰🇿 клиникалық емес

🇬🇪 არ კლინიკური

🇦🇿 kliniki olmayan

🇲🇽 no clínico

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,629 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.