Long-term acute care (LTAC) is a recognized designation — by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — for acute care hospitals whose average length of stay is at least 25 days. LTAC hospitals provide specialized care services to manage medical conditions, so that patients with catastrophic or acute illnesses and injuries can work toward recovery.

Support Group meetings are held twice a month. These group sessions are coordinated by our team of psychologists. These meetings are held at 6:00 pm in the Patient Care Center (Medical Education Building 4) on the 5th floor lobby on the south side. See similar questions...

Physician” means a person licensed to practice medicine under Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43. See O.C.G.A. § 31-9A-2 See similar questions...

Abortion” means the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device with the intent to terminate the pregnancy of a female known to be pregnant. See similar questions...

There have been many attempts to define tourism. One of the most enduring definitions is that used by the Tourism Society:‘ the temporary short term movement of people to destinations outside places where they normally live & work, & their activities during their stay at these destinations’. See similar questions...

Long-term care is the kind of help you need if you are unable to care for yourself because of a prolonged illness or disability. It can range from help with daily activities at home, such as bathing and dressing, to skilled nursing care in a nursing home. Not everyone should buy a long-term care insurance policy. For some, a long-term care policy is an affordable and attractive form of insurance. For others, the cost is too great and the benefits they can afford are insufficient. See similar questions...

Unborn child” or “fetus” means a member of the species homo sapiens from fertilization until birth. See O.C.G.A. § 31-9A-2 See similar questions...

Qualified agent” means the agent of the physician who is a patient educator, licensed psychologist, licensed social worker, licensed professional counselor, licensed physician’s assistant, registered nurse, or physician. See O.C.G.A. § 31-9A-2 See similar questions...

Proper identification” means any document issued by a governmental agency containing a description of the person, the person’s photograph, or both, including, but not limited to, a driver’s license, an identification card or similar identification card issued by another state, a military identification card, a passport, or an appropriate work authorization issued by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service. See O.C.G.A. §15-11-111 See similar questions...

Unemancipated minor” means any person under the age of 18 who is not or has not been married or who is under the care, custody, and control of such person’s parent or parents, guardian, or the juvenile court of competent jurisdiction. See O.C.G.A. §15-11-111 See similar questions...

Medical emergency” means any condition, which, on the basis of the physician’s good faith clinical judgment, so complicates the medical condition of a pregnant female as to necessitate the immediate abortion of her pregnancy to avert her death or for which a delay will create serious risk of substantial or irreversible impairment of a major bodily function. See O.C.G.A. § 31-9A-2 See similar questions...

Yes, premiums for all long-term care insurance policies may be increased. However, if premiums are based on issue age, they may only increase if premiums are increased for all individuals insured under the same type of policy. If premiums are based on attained age, premiums will increase as you age. See similar questions...

Companies selling long-term care insurance underwrite their coverage. That means they look at your current health status and health history and issue a policy only if you meet the guidelines established by the company. Some companies ask only a few questions about your health. Others may ask for more detail, examine your current medical records or ask for a health statement from your doctor. Answer all questions as truthfully and thoroughly as possible. See similar questions...

Clinical trials often contain technical medical language, not used in everyday conversation. Many trials therefore require that the patient be fluent in English. Some trials will also be conducted in a second language. If you do not speak English fluently, it still may be possible to participate in the study if you have a friend or a family member who is readily available to act as a translator between you and your health care providers. You should discuss this possibility with your doctor. See similar questions...

When an individual enters a nursing home or adult care home, he or she is guaranteed certain fundamental rights. Under North Carolina State Law these rights are found in the Nursing Home Residents' Bill of Rights and the Adult Care Home Residents' Bill of Rights. A copy of these rights should be posted within the facility. Any representative of the Ombudsman Program can help you understand these rights. See similar questions...

There are no specific weight or age requirements but, in general, infants are discharged before their original due dates. See similar questions...

Many service plans require a contract between the consumer and the wireless service provider. This contract is for a specified period of time—generally one or two years. See similar questions...

Living and growing and learning – it is an on-going process. Belief Re-patterning™ supports this process, and as such is a tool you may use throughout your life. Our belief is that you are not broken, and therefore you don’t need to be fixed. You have some blind spots, or beliefs that may have been useful at one time, but you find get in the way now. Incorporating Belief Re-patterning™ into your life allows you to move forward with focus and ease. See similar questions...