Intervention
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Intervention (medicine)
Intervention (pronounced: /ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃən/) is a broad term often used in the field of medicine to denote the act of intervening in the progression of a disease or condition. The term is derived from the Latin interventio, meaning 'to come between'.
Types of Intervention
There are several types of interventions in medicine, including but not limited to:
- Preventive Intervention: These are measures taken to prevent diseases or injuries. Examples include vaccination and health education.
- Therapeutic Intervention: These are treatments aimed at curing or managing diseases or medical conditions. Examples include medication, surgery, and physical therapy.
- Palliative Intervention: These are treatments aimed at relieving the symptoms of a disease or condition without curing it. Examples include pain management and hospice care.
Related Terms
- Medical Procedure: A series of actions done to achieve a particular result in the treatment or prevention of disease.
- Treatment (medicine): The management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder.
- Prevention (medicine): The act of stopping something from happening or arising.
- Palliative Care: A specialized area of healthcare that focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Intervention
- Wikipedia's article - Intervention
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