MedicalTerminology DB
General Medical Terms

social service

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1 Definition of social service

Meaning of social service: A community resource that helps people in need.

A community resource that helps people in need. Services may include help getting to and from medical appointments, home delivery of medication and meals, in-home nursing care, help paying medical costs not covered by insurance, loaning medical equipment, and housekeeping help.

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