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Syringe exchange program
A public health program for collecting used hypodermic syringes and exchanging them for sterile ones. Such programs are designed to decrease the spread of diseases (like AIDS and hepatitis C) that are transmitted by the sharing of contaminated needles.
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Prosthetic training program
Systematic education and training provided to persons with amputations following fitting of a prosthetic device.
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Preprosthetic program
Postsurgical intervention following amputation during which the patient is taught stump care, positioning, sitting tolerance, transfer techniques, and other skills that are necessary before prosthetic training can begin.
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Individualized education program
A documented program of intervention mandated for each child provided education-related rehabilitation services under federal legislation. The program guarantees a free and appropriate public education for children with disabilities. Decisions relating to Individual Educational Programs must be approved in Admission, Review and Discharge conferences mandated by federal legislation. Participants in these conferences should include parents…
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Employee benefit program
A group of economically useful goods or services workers receive from their employer in addition to salary. These often provide protection against unpleasant or catastrophic events. Examples include medical and dental insurance, disability income, retirement income, and life insurance.
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Program
A plan or system, usually printed, outlining procedures or actions to be followed.
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Prognosticate
To make a statement on the probable outcome of an illness.
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Prognathous
Having jaws projecting forward beyond the rest of the face.
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Proglottid
A segment of a tapeworm, containing both male and female reproductive organs.
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Progestagen
A synthetic compound that mimics the physiological effects of progesterone.
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