Baseline

What does "Baseline" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

In medicine, the term "baseline" refers to the normal state of a person's health or condition. It's like a starting point that doctors use to compare changes or improvements in a person's health over time. For example, if a person has high blood pressure, the doctor will note the initial measurement as the baseline. Then, any future blood pressure readings can be compared to this baseline to see if the person's condition is getting better or worse.

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