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respite care1 [res′pit] Etymology: L, respicere, to look back 1 short-term health services for the dependent older adult, either at home or in an institutional setting. 2 the provision of temporary care for a patient who requires specialized or intensive care or supervision that is normally provided by his or her family at home. Respite care provides the family with relief from demands of the patient's care. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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