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Preferred term

Caregivers  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Persons who provide care to those who need supervision or assistance in illness or disability. They may provide the care in the home, in a hospital, or in an institution. Although caregivers include trained medical, nursing, and other health personnel, the concept also refers to parents, spouses, or other family members, friends, members of the clergy, teachers, social workers, fellow patients.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Care Givers
  • Carers

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TGPZWCG8-T

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