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| Conditions that can last a long period of time, including physical disabilities, heart disease, and dementia. |
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| Places where care is delivered or administered. |
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| Health Maintenance Organization/ HMO |
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| Form of health insurance in which cost of care is covered only when using certain group of doctors. |
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| Type of care that places emphasis on the person needing care and the persons individuality and capabilities. |
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| Speech Language Pathologist |
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| Advanced Practiced Registered Nurses |
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| Identify with the feelings of others. |
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| Approach to patient care that recognizes that people may have experienced trauma in their lives. |
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| People who need 24-hour skilled care |
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| 24-hour skilled care given in the hospitals and ambulatory surgical center for people who need short term care, immediate care for illnesses and injuries |
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| Preferred Providers Organizations |
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| Form of health insurance in which patients are encouraged to receive care from network of approved providers. |
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| Sharing in the feelings and difficulties of others. |
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| medical conditions determined by a doctor. |
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| Medical necessary care given by a skilled nurse or therapist. |
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| serious, progressive loss of mental abilities such as thinking, remembering, reasoning, and communication. |
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| Doctor of osteopathic medicine |
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| Activities that a person licensed to practice as a health professional is permitted to perform. |
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| Residences for people who do not need 24-hour skilled care but do require some help with daily care. |
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| A disease or condition that will eventually cause death. |
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| A system or strategy of managing health care in a way that controls cost. |
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| Process of transforming services for elders so they are based on the values and practices of the person receiving care. |
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| Physical therapist or doctor of physical therapy degree |
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| Resident and Resident's Family |
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| Licensed Practitioner Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse |
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| standards for care, protecting patient rights, and ensuring access to quality health services. |
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| For people who need assistance and supervision during certain hours. |
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