• Discharge

    Patient condition upon discharge - Speed of the discharge process after confirmation of a discharge - Home care instructions received

  • Dissection

    Separating the layers of a blood vessel wall with subsequent bleeding.

  • Distal

    Indicates something in the direction of the blood flow. In this case it refers to the end of the carotid artery, which points towards the brain.

  • Distended abdomen

    Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity.

  • Diverticula

    Small protrusions in the mucous membrane of the colon (large intestine).

  • Diverticulitis

    Inflammation of the protrusions in the colon (large intestine).

  • DNA

    Deoxyribonucleic acid. Carries genetic material.

  • Doctors

    Time spent with the doctor - Doctors interest with respect to questions and concerns - Information provided by the doctor - Friendliness/politeness of the doctor - Competence of the doctor - Doctors hand hygiene/disinfection habits

  • Drainage

    Insertion of a tube to remove fluid.

  • Duodenoscopy

    Endoscopic examination of the duodenum.

  • Duodenum

    Anatomical term for the first section of the small intestine.