Aftercare
| Definition: |
The care and treatment of a convalescent patient, especially that of a patient after surgery. |
| Notes: |
med, nurs, psychiat care after discharge from a hosp or other health facil; differentiate from REHABILITATION which is for getting a person back to pre-illness work or other activity |
| Also Called: |
Postabortal Programs,Postabortion |
| Previously Indexed: |
Progressive Patient Care (1966-1967) |
Aftercare Definitions and Terms
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