discontinuationˌdɪs kənˌtɪn yuˈeɪ ʃən
discontinuation (n)
English Definitions:
discontinuance, discontinuation (noun)
the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent)
discontinuation (Noun)
Breach or interruption of continuity; separation of parts in a connected series; discontinuance.
Discontinuation
Discontinuation is the process of quitting a procedure, such as, the course of treatment with a drug or a consumer product line.
discontinuation
Medication discontinuation is the ceasing of a medication treatment for a patient by either the clinician or the patient themself. When initiated by the clinician, it is known as deprescribing. Medication discontinuation is an important medical practice that may be motivated by a number of reasons: Reducing polypharmacy Reducing health expenditure Improving quality of life by ceasing medications with potential adverse effects or where the indication for a medical treatment may have changed Reflect changes in evidence that support a treatment Reflecting changes in treatment goals, such as a move to end-of-life care.Unlike the prescribing of medications, appropriate discontinuation has not attracted nearly as much attention or interest.
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