Somatic care definition

Somatic care means medical care that addresses an individual’s physical health care needs.

Related to Somatic care

  • Therapeutic care means services provided by licensed or certified speech pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists.

  • Psychiatric care means direct or consultative services provided by a psychiatrist licensed in the state in which the psychiatrist practices.

  • Adult day care means a program for six (6) or more individuals, of social and health-related services provided during the day in a community group setting for the purpose of supporting frail, impaired elderly or other disabled adults who can benefit from care in a group setting outside the home.

  • veterinary surgeon means a veterinary surgeon within the meaning of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1936.

  • Acute care means a short course of intensive diagnostic and therapeutic services provided immediately following a work injury with a rapid onset of pronounced symptoms.