what happened to the patient at the end of the visit (home, ICU, normal hospital bed)

to send home or fluid coming out of a body part

treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause

to tell the patient that the problem is not serious

to treat the symptoms and make the patient feel better

extremely clean, germ-free conditions; especially important during medical procedures and surgery

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Chapter 2

General plan terms

Term	Definition
Disposition	what happened to the patient at the end of the visit (home, ICU, normal hospital bed)
Discharge	to send home or fluid coming out of a body part
Prophylaxis	preventative treatment
Palliative	treating the symptoms, but not actually getting rid of the cause
Observation	watch, keep an eye on
Reassurance	to tell the patient that the problem is not serious
Supportive care	to treat the symptoms and make the patient feel better
Sterile	extremely clean, germ-free conditions; especially important during medical procedures and surgery