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Definition
of
Supportive care
from
NICE Guideline NG119 - Cerebral palsy in adults
Care focused on relieving symptoms caused by serious illnesses such as respiratory failure. It can be given at any point during a person's illness to help them feel more comfortable and improve their quality of life.
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Plain English definition
of
Supportive care
from
Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster
If you have a life-threatening illness, care that helps you and your family cope with this and with any treatment you are having. It should help you to live as well as possible with the effects of the illness, and may include information, psychological support, rehabilitation and complementary therapies.
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