Medical term:
caregiver
caregiver
[kār´giv″er]a lay individual who assumes responsibility for the physical and emotional needs of another who is incapable of self care. See also caregiver role fatigue and caregiver role strain. Called also caretaker.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.
caregiver
(kâr′gĭv′ər)n.
1. An individual, such as a physician, nurse, or social worker, who assists in the identification, prevention, or treatment of an illness or disability.
2. An individual, such as a family member or guardian, who takes care of a child or dependent adult.
care′giv′ing adj. & n.
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caregiver
Health care The person–eg, a family member or a designated HCW–who cares for a Pt with Alzheimer's disease, other form of dementia or chronic debilitating disease requiring provision of nonmedical protective and supportive careMcGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
care·giv·er
(kār'giv-ĕr)1. General term for a physician, nurse, or other health care practitioner who cares for patients.
2. Any person, including a family member, who provides care or assistance to one who is ill.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
care·giv·er
(kār'giv-ĕr)General term for a physician, nurse, other health care practitioner, or family member/friend who cares for patients.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
Patient discussion about caregiver
Q. what have been some of the hardest things you've experienced as a parent or caregiver of an autistic child? I would like a point of view of someone with experience so I’ll now what to expect later in life.
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