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NALT Concept Space
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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. social sciences
  3. sociology
  4. social services
  5. health services
  6. home health services
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. health services
  4. home health services
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. health services
  4. home health services

Preferred term

home health services

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Community health and nursing services providing coordinated multiple services to the patient at the patient's homes. These home-care services are provided by a visiting nurse, home health agencies, hospitals, or organized community groups using professional staff for care delivery.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2013

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • domiciliary care
  • home care services
  • home health care services
  • home healthcare services
  • home nursing services

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/199814

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