consumer

n. an individual or an entity (e.g., a school system) that purchases (or otherwise acquires) and uses goods or services. In the context of health care, consumers are generally patients or clients who receive medical or mental health services, but they can also include parents or legal guardians responsible for obtaining services on the patients’ or clients’ behalf.

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Psychology term of the day

May 10th 2024

coping style

the characteristic manner in which an individual confronts and deals with stress, anxiety-provoking situations, or emergencies.