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2. Isolation (health care) - Wikipedia

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   Self-isolation, seclusion or home isolation [23] is the act of quarantining oneself to prevent infection of oneself or others, [24] either voluntarily or to comply with relevant regulations or guidance. The practice became notable during the COVID-19 pandemic. [25] [26] Key features are: staying at home.

3. Cancer Care at Home: How to Find and Hire Caregivers - WebMD

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   You also can call the American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 to find respite services in your area. Social Worker. An oncology social worker is a licensed professional who focuses on the ...

4. Aseptic Technique: Uses, Benefits, and Complications - Healthline

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   Outlook. Healthcare professionals use the aseptic technique to prevent contamination from pathogens like bacteria and viruses. It involves applying the strictest rules during medical procedures to ...

5. Housekeeping - Wikipedia

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   Housekeeping. Housekeeping is the management and routine support activities of running and maintaining an organized physical institution occupied or used by people, like a house, ship, hospital or factory, such as cleaning, tidying/organizing, cooking, shopping, and bill payment. These tasks may be performed by members of the household, or by ...

6. Hospital-acquired infection - Wikipedia

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   Infectious disease. A hospital-acquired infection, also known as a nosocomial infection (from the Greek nosokomeion, meaning "hospital"), is an infection that is acquired in a hospital or other healthcare facility. [1] To emphasize both hospital and nonhospital settings, it is sometimes instead called a healthcare-associated infection. [2]

7. What Happens in Surgery - A Guide on What To Expect - WebMD

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   Some patients may also get atelectasis -- a partial collapse of the lung -- after anesthesia, prolonged bed rest, and shallow breathing. You can reduce your risk of pneumonia with deep breathing ...

8. Medical Assistants: What do they do? - WebMD

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   Medical assistant administrative duties. These may include: Greeting patients. Answering phones and scheduling appointments. Filing and updating medical records. Coding and completing insurance ...

9. Postoperative Care: Definition and Patient Education - Healthline

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   Postoperative Care. Postoperative care is the care you receive after a surgical procedure. The type of postoperative care you need depends on the type of surgery you have, as well as your health ...