Glossary of terms used on this site
There are 71 entries in this glossary.I
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| Incontinence |
The loss of bowel and bladder control.
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| Informed Consent |
The process of making a decision about medical care that is based on open, honest communication between the health care provider and the patient and/or the patient's family members.
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| Instrumental Activities of Daily Living |
Personal tasks often performed by a caregiver, such as meal preparation, grocery shopping, making telephone calls, and money management.
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| Intermediate Care |
Assistance with activities of daily living plus rehabilitation services usually provided by licensed therapists and registered nurses as well as licensed practical nurses.
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| Intermittent Care |
A requirement for services to be covered by Medicare; home health services given to a patient at least once every 60 days or as frequently as a few hours a day, several times per week.
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