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June 17th 2012

A glossary of terms for community health care and services for older persons

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Topics in this document

Pharmacy Health care Mental disorder International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems Disease Preventive healthcare Caregiver Physical therapy Nursing home care Medicine Home care in the United States Hospital Disability Patient Nursing Health professional Psychotherapy Activities of daily living Geriatrics Medical record Health promotion Physician Evidence-based medicine Alternative medicine Psychiatry Risk Residential care Advance healthcare directive International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Placebo

Related SDGs

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

Target 3.8

Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all

Related COFOG Divisions

7: Health 7.4: Public Health Services 10: Social Protection 10.2: Old Age

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