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Side Effect Mitigation

Meaning

Side Effect Mitigation is the clinical strategy and set of proactive, evidence-based interventions employed to prevent, reduce the severity of, or effectively manage the unwanted adverse effects associated with a therapeutic treatment, especially with potent hormonal medications. This crucial aspect of patient-centered care ensures that the individual receives the maximum therapeutic benefit from the treatment while maintaining an acceptable quality of life and minimizing potential long-term health risks. Strategies often involve precise dose adjustment, specific timing of administration, or the co-administration of supportive agents.