Cureoriented

Cure-oriented refers to a health-care or research orientation that prioritizes curing diseases or permanently eliminating health conditions, rather than solely alleviating symptoms or managing ongoing care. It encompasses strategies aimed at complete eradication, long-term remission, or definitive cures through interventions such as antimicrobials, surgery, gene therapies, vaccines, or curative protocols.

In policy and funding discussions, cure-oriented agendas influence research priorities, clinical trial endpoints, and resource allocation, often favoring interventions with potential for durable, population-wide benefits.

Critics argue that a cure-oriented stance can undervalue patient-centered outcomes, equity, and the realities of chronic illnesses that may not be fully curable. It can also generate unrealistic expectations, lead to neglect of palliative and supportive care, and concentrate resources on high-risk, high-reward projects rather than scalable, accessible care.

Related terms include curative treatment, disease elimination, and palliative care. The concept contrasts with care-oriented or management-focused approaches that emphasize quality of life, symptom control, and ongoing support regardless of cure potential.