Residential Care Facility: A structured 24-hour care facility with staff that provide psychological services to help severely troubled children overcome behavioral, emotional, mental or psychological problems that adversely affect family interaction, school achievement and peer relationships.

 

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Parent or caretaker: Person responsible for the care of the child.

Outpatient Care: Treatment that is provided to a patient who is able to return home after care without an overnight stay in a hospital or other inpatient facility.

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Prepaid Care: Healthcare services provided to an HMO member in exchange for a fixed, monthly premium paid in advance of the delivery of medical care.

Primary Care: General medical care that is provided directly to a patient without referral from another physician. It is focused on preventative care and the treatment of routine injuries and illnesses.

Preventive Care: Medical and dental services aimed at early detection and intervention.

Presidential Election Cycle Theory: A theory that stock market trends can be predicted and explained by the four-year presidential election cycle.