standard of care
noun phraseUK /ˈstændəd əv keə/
US /ˈstændərd əv ker/
The usual good care that doctors and helpers give to keep people safe and well.
The doctor followed the standard of care when treating the patient.
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2. The level of care a patient has a legal right to expect from a healthcare worker.
The hospital was sued for not meeting the legal standard of care.
3. The way a careful, skilled professional would handle a situation in the same job.
The nurse acted as the standard of care requires in an emergency.
4. A rule or set of steps that experts agree is the right way to treat a problem.
The new standard of care for this illness includes regular checkups.