| IAPM | International Academy of Preventive Medicine |
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| IAPP | International Association for Preventive Pediatrics; islet amyloid polypeptide |
| IFHPMSM | International Federation for Hygiene, Preventive Medicine, and Social Medicine |
| PCG | pancreatico-cholangiography; paracervical ganglion; phonocardiogram; preventive care group; primate ... |
| PM | after death (Lat. post mortem); after noon [Lat. post meridiem]; mean pressure; pacemaker; pantomogr... |
| hospital shared services | Cooperation among hospitals for the purpose of sharing various departmental services, e.g., pharmacy, laundry, data processing, etc. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| nursing services | A general concept referring to the organization and administration of nursing activities. (12 Dec 1998) |
| diagnostic services | Organised services for the purpose of providing diagnosis to promote and maintain health. (12 Dec 1998) |
| dietary services | Services provided by dietitians or nutritionists to meet the nutritional needs of individuals, including consultation with other professional personnel. (12 Dec 1998) |
| drug information services | Services providing pharmaceutic and therapeutic drug information and consultation. (12 Dec 1998) |
| information services | Organised services to provide information on any questions an individual might have using databases and other sources. (12 Dec 1998) |
| insurance, nursing services | Insurance providing benefits for the costs of care provided by nurses, especially nurse practitioners and nurse clinicians. (12 Dec 1998) |
| insurance, pharmaceutical services | Insurance providing for payment of services rendered by the pharmacist. Services include the preparation and distribution of medical products. (12 Dec 1998) |
| insurance, physician services | Insurance providing benefits for the costs of care by a physician which can be comprehensive or limited to surgical expenses or for care provided only in the hospital. It is frequently called "regular medical expense" or "surgical expense". (12 Dec 1998) |
| emergency medical services | Services specifically designed, staffed, and equipped for the emergency care of patients. (12 Dec 1998) |
| emergency services, psychiatric | Organised services to provide immediate psychiatric care to patients with acute psychological disturbances. (12 Dec 1998) |
| food services | Functions, equipment, and facilities concerned with the preparation and distribution of ready-to-eat food. (12 Dec 1998) |
| library services | Services offered to the library user. They include reference and circulation. (12 Dec 1998) |
| library technical services | Acquisition, organization, and preparation of library materials for use, including selection, weeding, cataloging, classification, and preservation. (12 Dec 1998) |
| allied health occupations | Occupations of medical personnel who are not physicians, and are qualified by special training and, frequently, by licensure to work in supporting roles in the health care field. These occupations include, but are not limited to, medical technology, physical therapy, physician assistant, etc. (12 Dec 1998) |