Medicine

Medicine is the science and art of providing for a patient’s needs, including their diagnosis, prognosis, management of their injury or disease, prevention, treatment, and palliation, as well as the promotion of their health. A wide range of medical procedures have evolved over time to preserve and restore health through illness prevention and treatment. In order to diagnose, treat, and prevent injury and disease, modern medicine uses biomedical sciences, biomedical research, genetics, and medical technology. While most treatments involve drugs or surgery, other options include psychotherapy, external braces and traction, medical devices, biologics, and ionising radiation.