medical judgment
nounUK /ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
US /ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
A doctor's careful decision about what is best for a sick person.
The doctor used her medical judgment to decide the best treatment for the patient.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The ability to make sound decisions in medical situations based on training and experience.
Years of practice sharpened his medical judgment.
3. A formal opinion given by a physician about a person's health or condition.
The insurance company requested a medical judgment before approving the surgery.
4. The process of weighing risks and benefits when choosing a course of care.
Her medical judgment led her to recommend watchful waiting rather than immediate surgery.