Glossary: standard of care

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standard of care (STAN-durd ... kayr)
Treatment that experts agree is appropriate, accepted, and widely used. Also called best practice, standard medical care, and standard therapy.
Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)