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protection and support of another’s rights

continuation of care, usually up to 1 year, for the family after loss of a loved one

healthcare services provided in a patient’s home

a type of end of life care for a person who is terminally ill

1. Patients are kept as free of pain as possible so
they may die comfortably and with dignity
2. Patients receive continuity of care, are not
abandoned, and do not lose personal identity
3. Patients retain as much control as possible over
decisions regarding their care and are allowed to refuse further life-prolonging technologic interventions
4. Patients are viewed as individuals with personal
fears, thoughts, feelings, values and hope

assessment instrument representing core items of a comprehensive assessment for adult nonmaternity home care patients and forms the basis for measuring patient’s outcomes for the purpose of improving the quality of care that is provided

taking care of the whole person; body, mind, spirit, heart and soul, with the goal of giving patient with life threatening illnesses the best quality of life they can have through the aggressive management of symptoms (similar to hospice care)

a person who recommends home care services and supplies the home healthcare agency with details about the patient’s needs

entity that pays for home healthcare services