Preventive Care
/prɪˈvɛn.tɪv kɛər/
Definitions
- (n.) Health care services aimed at disease prevention and health maintenance rather than treatment of existing conditions, often covered under insurance policies and relevant for legal obligations in healthcare law.
Preventive care includes vaccinations and regular health screenings to catch diseases early.
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- preventive care
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Commentary
In legal contexts, preventive care often triggers specific insurer coverage mandates and shapes duties of care and liability standards in healthcare law.
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