Indication
Indication is a term used in medicine to refer to the reason or justification for the use of a particular treatment, medication, procedure, or diagnostic test. It may be based on a diagnosed medical condition or on the prediction of a potential health risk in an individual patient.
Definition[edit | edit source]
An Indication in medicine is a valid reason to use a certain test, medication, procedure, or surgery. The opposite of an indication is a Contraindication.
Types of Indications[edit | edit source]
There are two types of indications: Absolute indication and Relative indication. An absolute indication is when a procedure or treatment is the only option for the patient, while a relative indication means that the procedure or treatment is one of several options.
Examples[edit | edit source]
Some examples of indications for various treatments include:
- Pain is an indication for pain relief medications.
- Infection is an indication for antibiotics.
- Fracture is an indication for casting or surgery.
See also[edit | edit source]
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