Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Context of care
Those elements of an individual’s life or living situation that have psychological, social, and/or economic relevance to his or her use of professional health services. The context of a person’s care may include such elements as that person’s attitudes toward illness; belief systems (e.g., ethnic, racial, or religious); cognitive abilities; emotional states; family life; finances;…
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Risk for contamination
Accentuated risk of exposure to environmental contaminants in doses sufficient to cause adverse health effects.
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Radiation contamination
Radiation in or on a place where it is not wanted.
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Contactant
A substance that produces an allergic or sensitivity response when it contacts the skin directly.
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Proximal contact
Touching of teeth on their adjacent surfaces.
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Occlusal contact
The normal contact between teeth when the maxilla and mandible are brought together in habitual or centric occlusion.
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Complete contact
The contact that occurs when the entire proximal surface of a tooth touches the entire surface of an adjoining tooth, proximally.
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Consummation
The first act of sexual intercourse after marriage.
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Legal nurse consultant
A registered nurse who provides expert information to lawyers or others involved in health care legal issues. These consultants must have either an advanced degree or certification through special programs.
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Consultand
A person who requests genetic counseling.
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