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relating to the mother or from the mother
what is maternal
Places of residence for people who require constant nursing care
what is Nursing Homes
the gradual recovery of health and strength after illness
what is convalescence
Elderly people who need care when family is away (lives at home).Rehabilitation, administration of medications and assistance with mobility.
what is Senior Day Care
the method of adjusting the segments of the spinal column
what is chiropractic
repairing or removing a body part by cutting
what is surgical
Outpatient care for those who need physical or occupational therapy, recreational therapy, hydrotherapy, and other therapies (speech and hearing).Patients may receive prosthetics.
wht is Rehabilitation
fields of study or professional work
what is specialites
Services through telecommunications.Provides healthcare (consultations, procedures, and examinations) to remote areas
what is Tele-health Care
the study of hearing disorder
what is audiology
serving patients who are able to walk
what is ambulatory
Provides care for patients will recurring diseases or complex medical conditions.they are for poeple Staying longer than a month.conditions they could have Chronic diseases, pulmonary or physical rehabilitation, wound care, and psychiatric problem.they are NOT nursing homes
what is Specialty Hospitals?
capable of passing directly or indirectly from one person or thing to another
Emergency care at school in case of accidents or sudden illness.School nurses provide medication dosing and monitor those with chronic childhood diseases (diabetes, asthma, and cognitive impairment)
what is School health Services
elevation of the blood pressure
what is hypertension
treatment that uses water therapy for disease or injury
what is hydrotherapy
Care that promotes wellness and diagnosis or illness
Simple surgery, bone setting, counseling, and administration of drugs
Diagnostic services (lab tests and x-rays)
what is Physician and Dental Facilities
pertaining to the treatment of disease or injury
what is theropoutic
End of life care for patients who have six months or less to live.Cancer patients.Medical services and psychological and spiritual support to both patients and family
what is Hospice
gifts of property or money given to a group or organization
what is endownments
aritifical parts made for the body
what is prosthetics
Do not specialize in a specific type of medicine. Provide a wide range of diagnostic, medical, surgical, and emergency care servicesand have Physicians, surgeons, nurses, support staff.
what is General Hospitals
the study of urine anf urinary organs in health and disease
what is urology
Care in homes for patients/clients for those who need health services but not hospitalization. Nursing, physical therapy, personal care, and homemaking
what is Home Health Care Agencies
methods used to keep the environment clean and promote health
what is environmental sanitation