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ATENCION PERMANENTE [1 record]

Record 1 2013-10-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Hospital Organization
  • Social Services and Social Work
DEF

A range of medical and social services for individuals who do not have, or have lost some capacity, for self-care, and require assistance in activities of daily living.

OBS

These services often begin in the home, but can include more intensive levels of care normally associated with institutional care.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation médico-hospitalière
  • Services sociaux et travail social
DEF

Ensemble des services médicaux et sociaux offerts aux personnes incapables de prendre soin d'elles-mêmes ou qui ont perdu certaines de leurs capacités, et qui ont besoin d'aide pour s'acquitter de leurs activités quotidiennes.

OBS

Au début, ces services sont souvent dispensés à domicile, mais l'état du bénéficiaire peut exiger des soins normalement dispensés en établissement.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organización médica y hospitalaria
  • Servicios sociales y trabajo social
CONT

Los centros de APS [atención primaria de salud] gozan de una situación ideal para proporcionar los contactos periódicos y profundos y los cuidados continuos que las personas de edad necesitan a escala comunitaria.

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