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... > Natural Science Disciplines > Science > Research > Biomedical Research > Outcome Assessment, Health Care > Watchful Waiting
... > Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation > Quality of Health Care > Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms > Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care > Outcome Assessment, Health Care > Watchful Waiting
... > Health Occupations > Health Services Administration > Quality of Health Care > Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms > Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care > Outcome Assessment, Health Care > Watchful Waiting

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Watchful Waiting  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Clinical management approach wherein immediate therapy is not provided but there is a period of observation during which periodic tests monitor patient and the progression of the illness. (Driffield T, Smith PC Med Decis Making. 2007 Mar-Apr;27(2):178-88)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Active Surveillance
  • Expectant Management

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