Term | Health/Disability Related Support Groups |
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Code | PN-8100.3000 |
Definition | Mutual support groups whose members are people who have specific disabilities, illnesses or other health conditions, their families and friends. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide an opportunity for participants to share information, resources, practical tips for daily living and encouragement about issues related to the disability or health problem. |
Created | 12/9/10 |
Changed | 11/17/14 |
Use References | |
See Also References |
Families/Friends of Individuals With Health/Disabilities Related Issues Support Groups (PN-8100.2000-300) Health/Disability Related Counseling (RP-1400.8000-300) Health Resocialization (LR-3000) Terminal Illness Support Groups (PN-8100.8600) |
External Classification Terms |
Counseling (UW 7.1.01.01) Counseling (NTE F60) Health (CAN HC-300) Health Care (USA HC-300) Mental Health (ACH L-01) Patient & Family Support (NTE E86) Personal Social Services (NPC P05) Personal Social Services (NTE P50) |
Related Concepts |
Organization/Facility Type |
Facet | Organization/Facility Type |
Comments | Modify this term using health and disability related target population terms in the Disabilities and Health Conditions (YF) section. |
Bibliographic References | The Self-Help Sourcebook: Finding and Forming Mutual Aid Self-Help Groups, Fourth Edition, American Self-Help Clearinghouse, Riverside Medical Center, Denville, NJ, 1992 |
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