Continuation
Continuation (medical)
Continuation (pronounced: /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to the ongoing treatment or management of a patient's condition. The term is often used in the context of chronic disease management, where the goal is to maintain the patient's health status over a long period of time.
Etymology
The term "continuation" originates from the Latin word "continuatio", which means "a carrying on". In the medical context, it refers to the ongoing care and treatment of a patient.
Related Terms
- Chronic disease: A long-term health condition that requires ongoing management and treatment.
- Maintenance therapy: A type of treatment aimed at maintaining a patient's health status after the initial phase of treatment has been completed.
- Follow-up care: The care and treatment provided to a patient after the initial treatment or surgery.
- Long-term care: A type of care provided to individuals who have a chronic illness or disability that affects their ability to perform everyday activities.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Continuation
- Wikipedia's article - Continuation
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