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Plan + Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Disposition | what happened to the patient at the end of the visit |
| Discharge | to send home |
| Prophylaxis | preventative treatment |
| Palliative | treating the symptoms but not getting rid of the cause |
| Observation | to watch; keep an eye on |
| Reassurance | to tell a patient the problem is not serious or dangerous |
| Supportive Care | to treat symptoms |
| Sterile | extremely clean and germ-free |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| ECU | emergency care unit |
| ED | emergency department |
| L&D | labor and delivery |