Consciousness

What does "Consciousness" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Consciousness in medicine refers to a person's awareness of themselves and their surroundings. It involves being able to think, understand, learn, and remember. When a person is conscious, they can respond to people, objects, and situations around them. If a person's consciousness is impaired, they may seem confused, unresponsive, or unaware of what's happening.

Confusing Medical Report?

BaluMed makes medicine understandable! Our extensive medical report explanation 'translates' complex medical terms from MRI findings and discharge summaries into easily understandable language. With a combination of artificial intelligence and medical expertise, we offer quickly available and reliable information.

  • Extensive. Summary, explanation per section, glossary.
  • Fast & Reliable. Doctor-reviewed, receive today.
  • Privacy. Documents are automatically anonymized.
  • Multilingual. English or German.