The patient's symptoms have steadily worsened without any temporary relief or remission.
Used to describe a worsening or deteriorating condition over time. Indicates a lack of spontaneous improvement or response to previous treatments (if any).
"The patient reports that their back pain has been progressive with no periods of improvement since the initial injury two months ago."
Useful for characterizing the trajectory of a disease or condition. Important for assessing disease severity and treatment response.
Common questions about using medical phrases in clinical documentation