A 38-year-old member asked:
what does it mean when someone is in a stable condition?
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Dr. George Klauber answered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Not getting worse: Medical condition could be improving or staying the same, but not getting worse. Does not necessarily mean that patient is getting better, nor does it man that subject is healthy, or in a good state..
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