NCCN Member Institutions
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Glossary of terms used on this site
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Standard of care |
In medicine, treatment that experts agree is appropriate, accepted, and widely used. Health care providers are obligated to provide patients with the standard of care. Also called standard therapy or best practice. |
