SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT


Meaning of SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT in English

Care given to improve the quality of life of patients who have a serious or life-threatening disease. The goal ofsymptom management is to prevent or treat as early as possible the symptoms of the disease, side effects caused by treatment of the disease, and psychological, social, and spiritual problems related to the disease or its treatment. Also called palliative care, comfort care, and supportive care.

NCI English Dictionary of Cancer Terms.      Английский словарь раковых терминов NCI(Национальный институт злокачественных новообразований).