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Glossary

Term Definition
Physical Therapy

Treatment of injury and disease by mechanical means, such as heat, light, exercise, and massage.

Plan of Care

Written doctors orders for home health services and treatments based on the patient’s condition. The plan of care is developed by the doctor, the home health team, and the patient. The home health team keeps the doctor up-to-date on the patient’s condition and updates the plan of care as needed. It is the doctor, and not the home health team, that authorizes what services are needed and for how long.



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