| foster home care | Private families who care for neglected children or patients unable to care for themselves. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| life support care | Care provided patients requiring extraordinary therapeutic measures in order to sustain and prolong life. (12 Dec 1998) |
| long-term care | Care over an extended period, usually for a chronic condition or disability, requiring periodic, intermittent, or continuous care. (12 Dec 1998) |