caregiving

English

Etymology

From care +‎ giving.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈkeəɡɪvɪŋ/

Noun

caregiving (usually uncountable, plural caregivings)

1. The provision of healthcare services.
   • 2007 July 1, “Letters”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     The crux of nontechnical medical caregiving — action with compassion — is based on an old adage: Listen to the patient; he is telling you his diagnosis.

Related terms

• caregiver