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Plans Terms
Medical
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Disposition | where the patient went at the conclusion of the visit. Examples would be home, hospital, or a nursing home. |
| Discharge | (1) to send home (2) fluid coming out of a part of the body |
| Prophylaxis | preventative treatment |
| Palliative | relieve symptoms, but not cure |
| Observation | to watch |
| Reassurance | actions that make the patient feel better |
| Supportive care | – treat symptoms to make the patient feel better |
| Sterile | extremely clean, germ-free conditions |