HealthAugust 13, 2026

triaging

TRY-ij-ing

Definition

The process of assessing and prioritizing patients based on the urgency and severity of their medical condition.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'trier', meaning to sift or sort, the term originated in military medicine during the Napoleonic Wars to categorize wounded soldiers for treatment.

In the news

In the article, the camp participants engage in exercises that simulate the medical thinking process used for triaging, helping them understand how doctors evaluate and prioritize patients.

KIMSHEALTH Launches Discover Healthcare Summer Camp in Bahrain

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