Home Health

Glossary of Terms

bereavement - to be in a sad or lonely state due to a loss or death.
CHAMPUS - The Civilian Health and Medical Program for Uniformed Services.
hospice - literal meaning "a place of shelter." Today it refers to supportive care of a terminally ill patient.
infusion therapy - the introduction of fluid other than blood into a vein. (Also called intravenous therapy.)
Medicaid - Federally and state-funded health care program for low-income individuals.
Medicare - Federally funded health care program for individuals over age 65.
ostomy - an artificial opening into the urinary or gastrointestinal can or the trachea (windpipe).
x-rays - electromagnetic energy used to produce images of bones and organs onto film

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