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A caregiver
is a person who provides care to a patient who is at least partially
unable to care for himself or herself. If the patient is in
a hospital or other medical facility, the caregiver is usually
a medical professional. If the patient is living at home, the
primary caregiver may be a family member. Family members who
take on the burden of becoming caregivers for relatives with
long-term illnesses can experience considerable stress
and often need emotional support; some benefit from support
groups where they can interact with others who are in similar
situations.
Further reading:
Patient Profile: Home Work |
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