MedicalTerminology DB
General Medical Terms

best practice

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1 Definition of best practice

Meaning of best practice: In medicine, treatment that experts agree is appropriate, accepted, and widely used.

In medicine, treatment that experts agree is appropriate, accepted, and widely used. Health care providers are obligated to provide patients with the best practice. Also called standard of care and standard therapy.

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