PCMH
Abbreviation Health Care Systems and Settings
Patient-centered medical home: a primary care model that coordinates comprehensive, patient-centered care.
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Related terms
- medical homeA primary care practice that provides comprehensive care and coordinates care across other settings.
- patient-centered careCare in which the patient is an equal partner and their preferences and values guide decisions.
- FQHCFederally qualified health center: a community clinic that gives primary care to all patients regardless of…
- HHAHome health agency: an organization that provides medical care in the patient's home.
- ICUIntensive care unit.
- LPNLicensed practical nurse (licensed vocational nurse, LVN, in some states).
- PCPPrimary care provider: the clinician who gives most routine care and coordinates referrals.
- RNRegistered nurse.