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Home Nursing

Medical Definition: Nursing care given to an individual in the home. The care may be provided by a family member or a friend. Home nursing as care by a non-professional is differentiated from HOME CARE SERVICES provided by professionals: visiting nurse, home health agencies, hospital, or other organized community group.
Guide Notes: by non-professionals only (family, friends, etc.): do not confuse with HOME CARE SERVICES (by professional: visiting nurse, public health nurse, etc.)
Home Nursing Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Respite Care - Patient care provided in the home or institution intermittently in order to provide temporary relief to the family home care giver.

Home Nursing Medical Definitions and Terms

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