The application of medical, therapeutic, or procedural interventions to manage, alleviate, or cure a health condition or disease.

Holistic Treatment:

An approach that considers the entire person—physical, mental, and emotional—when developing a treatment plan, often incorporating complementary therapies and lifestyle adjustments.

Standard of Care:

The established and widely accepted protocols and practices within the medical community for the treatment of a specific health condition or disease.

Patient-Centered Care:

A treatment approach that prioritizes the individual needs, preferences, and values of the patient, involving them in the decision-making process.

Evidence-Based Treatment:

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.

Combination Therapy:

The use of multiple treatment modalities or medications simultaneously to enhance effectiveness and address different aspects of a health condition.

Placebo Effect:

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.

Adjuvant Therapy:

Additional treatment given after the primary treatment to enhance its effectiveness, often used in the context of cancer treatment.

Individualized Treatment Plan:

A customized and patient-specific strategy developed by healthcare professionals to address the unique characteristics and needs of an individual’s health condition.

Palliative Care:

Treatment focused on relieving symptoms and improving the quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses, often provided alongside curative treatments.