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Simultaneous Care

From , former About.com Guide

Updated November 29, 2007

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Definition: Care in which patients are provided with palliative care treatments and at the same time (simultaneously) are enrolled in clinial trials or recieving other treatment considered curative in nature. This care model allows patients and families the choice to pursue two types of care at the same time without having to choose one exclusively.
Also Known As: Progressive Palliative Care

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