Search Results for: health care

healthcare proxy

A type of advance directive that gives a person (such as a relative, lawyer, or friend) the authority to make healthcare decisions for another person. It … [Read more...]

healthcare provider

A licensed person or organization that provides healthcare services. … [Read more...]

World Health Organization

A part of the United Nations that deals with major health issues around the world. The World Health Organization sets standards for disease control, health … [Read more...]

primary care doctor

A doctor who manages a person's health care over time. A primary care doctor is able to give a wide range of care, including prevention and treatment, can … [Read more...]

primary care

Health services that meet most basic health care needs over time. Primary care includes physical exams, treatment of common medical conditions, and preventive … [Read more...]

Medicare

A U.S. federal health insurance program for people aged 65 years or older and people with certain disabilities. Medicare pays for hospital stays, medical … [Read more...]

continuum of care

In medicine, describes the delivery of health care over a period of time. In patients with a disease, this covers all phases of illness from diagnosis to the … [Read more...]

caregiver

A person who gives care to people who need help taking care of themselves. Examples include children, the elderly, or patients who have chronic illnesses or … [Read more...]

WHO

A part of the United Nations that deals with major health issues around the world. The WHO sets standards for disease control, health care, and medicines; … [Read more...]

P30 Cancer Center Support Grant

Funds awarded to certain U.S. institutions by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for them to become cancer centers in the United States, based on scientific … [Read more...]