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A visiting nurse suggests the term "home care" to describe all programs that provide in-home healthcare.

1952

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This suggestion is made at the 1952 meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA), as visiting nurses are increasingly seen as key adjunctive supports for high-risk or medically vulnerable patients.