Curative care

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Curative Care

Curative care (pronunciation: /kyʊərətɪv keər/) is a type of health care provided to patients with the aim of curing them from diseases or conditions rather than providing relief from symptoms or preventing health issues.

Etymology

The term "curative care" is derived from the Latin word "curare", which means "to take care of". It is combined with the English word "care", which refers to the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something.

Types of Curative Care

Curative care can be divided into several types, including but not limited to:

  • Surgical Care: This involves the use of operative procedures to remove or repair a part of the body to cure the patient of a disease or condition.
  • Pharmacological Care: This involves the use of drugs or medications to cure diseases or conditions.
  • Radiation Therapy: This involves the use of high-energy radiation to shrink tumors and kill cancer cells.

Related Terms

  • Palliative Care: This is a type of care that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.
  • Preventive Care: This type of care is focused on disease prevention, as opposed to disease treatment.

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