The application of medical, therapeutic, or procedural interventions to manage, alleviate, or cure a health condition or disease.
An approach that considers the entire person—physical, mental, and emotional—when developing a treatment plan, often incorporating complementary therapies and lifestyle adjustments.
The established and widely accepted protocols and practices within the medical community for the treatment of a specific health condition or disease.
A treatment approach that prioritizes the individual needs, preferences, and values of the patient, involving them in the decision-making process.
Medical or therapeutic interventions supported by scientific research and proven to be effective in treating specific health conditions, guiding healthcare professionals in their treatment decisions.
The use of multiple treatment modalities or medications simultaneously to enhance effectiveness and address different aspects of a health condition.
The psychological and physiological benefits experienced by a patient due to the belief that they are receiving a beneficial treatment, even if the treatment itself has no therapeutic effect.
Additional treatment given after the primary treatment to enhance its effectiveness, often used in the context of cancer treatment.
A customized and patient-specific strategy developed by healthcare professionals to address the unique characteristics and needs of an individual’s health condition.
Treatment focused on relieving symptoms and improving the quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses, often provided alongside curative treatments.