No improvement

What does "No improvement" 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

"No improvement" in the context of medicine refers to a situation where a patient's health condition remains the same despite receiving treatment. It means that the medical intervention, such as medication or therapy, has not led to any positive changes in the patient's health status. The patient's symptoms, pain, or discomfort persist and there is no progress towards recovery. This term is often used by doctors to describe the effectiveness of a treatment.

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