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Medical Terminology
General Plan Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Disposition | what happened to the patient at the end of a visit |
| Discharge | to send home |
| Prophylaxis | preventative treatment |
| Palliative | treating symptoms, but not getting rid of the cause |
| Observation | watch, keep an eye on |
| Reassurance | to tell the patient the problem is not serious or dangerous |
| Supportive care | to treat the symptoms and make the patient feel better |
| Sterile | extremely clean, germ-free conditions |