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Home Nursing

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Definition: Nursing care given to an individual in the home. The care may be provided by a family member or a friend. Home nursing as care by a non-professional is differentiated from HOME CARE SERVICES provided by professionals: visiting nurse, home health agencies, hospital, or other organized community group.  by non-professionals only (family, friends, etc.): do not confuse with HOME CARE SERVICES (by professional: visiting nurse, public health nurse, etc.)   
Examples Respite Care 		Other names Nursing, Home; Home Care, Non-Professional; Nonprofessional Home Care; Non-Professional Home Care; Home Care, Non Professional; Care, Nonprofessional Home; Care, Non-Professional Home; Home Care, Nonprofessional

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