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Types of caregivers

Krasimira Laleva, Lora Georgieva

Abstract

Caregivers have been defined differently because of the variety of activities they perform, the place where they work, and the qualifications they have. The thing they have in common is the support they provide for ill or incapacitated people. They facilitate the work of the medical staff and are also a source of support for people in need and their families. Caregivers perform their duties with constant dedication and empathy to the physical and emotional condition of the patient. Their work at patients` homes is often a guarantee of maintaining good relationships with the members of the family. Provision of caregiving support is becoming vital because of the growing need of a reliable person who could take care of a sick relative or a disabled child in the family. The present article examined different types of health professionals and their specific duties.

Keywords

caregiver, supporting care, healthcare

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.14748/vmf.v5i0.2891

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