treatment continuation
[ˈtriːtmənt kənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃən]
nounpl: treatment continuations
continuação do tratamento
1. The ongoing provision of medical, therapeutic, or clinical care without interruption
The doctor recommended treatment continuation despite the patient's initial improvement.
O médico recomendou a continuação do tratamento apesar da melhora inicial do paciente.
2. The decision or action to maintain an established course of therapy or intervention
Treatment continuation was necessary to prevent relapse in the patient's condition.
A continuação do tratamento foi necessária para prevenir recaída na condição do paciente.
3. In healthcare policy, the extension of medical services beyond an initial planned endpoint
Insurance coverage for treatment continuation requires prior authorization.
A cobertura de seguro para continuação do tratamento requer autorização prévia.
In both Brazilian and American healthcare contexts, 'treatment continuation' is a critical concept in patient care management. Brazil's public healthcare system (SUS) emphasizes continuação do tratamento as essential for chronic disease management, while in the USA, insurance coverage and authorization for continued treatment is a significant administrative and financial consideration.
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