FirstLineTherapie
FirstLineTherapie is a term used in German-language medical discourse to designate the initial, recommended treatment approach for a disease, known in English as first-line therapy. It refers to the set of interventions—pharmacological and non-pharmacological—that guidelines and clinicians consider as the standard starting point based on evidence, safety profiles, and cost-effectiveness. The concept is applied across multiple medical fields, including oncology, infectious diseases, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, and mental health.
In practice, FirstLineTherapie implies adherence to guideline-directed therapy, predetermined selection of agents or modalities, standard dosing
The term is sometimes used to describe branded programs or patient-education materials that promote early initiation
Background: The phrase has historical roots in evidence-based medicine efforts to standardize initial treatment and reduce
See also: first-line therapy, evidence-based medicine, clinical pathways.