orientation

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Introduction

Recognition of one's temporal, spatial & personal relationships & the environment.

A patient is oriented if he/she recognizes:

  • who he/she is
  • where he/she is
  • when is now

More specific terms

References

  1. ↑ Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999.
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