Types of Care – Overview - Standards of Care
Understanding types of care is important for planning care. There are so many different kinds of care that are possible, that making choices regarding care can be daunting. The more you know about care and all the available options, the more empowered you will be to make good choices.
Understanding Care - Standards of Care
It is important for individuals—and those caring for people who are unable to make decisions—to understand what care is, the different types, and what to expect. Care can be coordinated through several different professionals, and care needs change with time for many patients.
Healthcare Professionals - Standards of Care
There are many different types of care that patients need, and a professional to fill every role. Most of these professionals are specifically trained to provide certain types of care and are licensed or certified to do the jobs they do.
Continuing Care Retirement Communities - Standards of Care
Communities that offer a range of services and styles of living, from independent communities to assisted living to nursing home care and memory care, are trying to reduce errors made when people need to transition from independent living to more supportive types of care.
Critical Care - Standards of Care
What is Critical Care? Critical care is a type of medicine that is dedicated to evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and managing life-threatening illnesses and injuries. This type of care often requires more advanced technologies than are available in …
Types of Medical Malpractice - Standards of Care
The different types of malpractice that may occur can be categorized in several ways, including by type of injury or illness negligence causes to whether it stems from diagnosis, treatment, or after care.
Ambulatory Care - Standards of Care
Ambulatory care is an important part of health care because it provides patients with a type of care that is efficient, timely, and effective if provided by diligent health care professionals. If you have a choice between inpatient and outpatient care, there are pros and cons on both sides.
Infusion Therapy - Standards of Care
Infusion therapy is a type of medical care that is important for so many patients. You often have a lot of options with infusion care: inpatient or home care, types of infusion pumps, and who will provide the care.
Intensive Care Unit - Standards of Care
An ICU includes a variety of types of caregivers, such as critical care physicians and nurses, psychiatrists, social workers, nursing assistants, and technicians.
Acute and Short-Term Care - Standards of Care
Acute care is in contrast to long-term care, sometimes called chronic care, for recurring illnesses and progressive or terminal conditions. There are many types of acute care, from emergency to pre-hospital care to urgent care.