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Midwifery Referrals

Programs that maintain lists of midwifery clinics and midwives, and link individuals who are in need of primary care in the area of pregnancy and childbirth with qualified practitioners.

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Nursing Facility Referrals

Programs that link individuals who are in need of intermediate, secured or skilled nursing care with facilities that are appropriate to their needs and preferences.

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Nursing Registries

Programs that maintain lists of nursing personnel including registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses/licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants, and link people who are in need of nursing care or facilities seeking personnel with one or more individuals who have the desired combination of qualifications and experience.

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Physician Referrals

Programs that link people who are in need of primary or specialized medical care with qualified medical practitioners.

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Rehabilitation/Habilitative Medicine Referrals

Programs that link people who have temporary or permanent disabilities with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, respiratory therapists and other qualified rehabilitation professionals who can improve or restore the individual’s functioning, independence and overall quality of life.

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The above terms and definitions are part of the Taxonomy of Human Services, used here by permission of INFO LINE of Los Angeles.


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