Chapter 1 : Healthcare Terms

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Providers

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Entities or individuals that deliver healthcare services.

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Facilities

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Places where healthcare services are provided, such as hospitals and clinics.

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Payers

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Organizations or individuals responsible for financing healthcare services, such as insurance companies.

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Long-term care (LTC)

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Care provided for individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities over an extended period.

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Skilled care

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Healthcare services provided by trained professionals, such as nurses and therapists.

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Length of stay

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The duration of a patient's hospitalization or time spent in a healthcare facility.

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Terminal illness

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A disease or condition that is expected to lead to death.

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Chronic illness

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A long-lasting health condition that may not have a cure.

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Home health care

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Medical and non-medical services provided in a patient's home.

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Diagnoses

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The identification of a disease or condition by a healthcare professional.