aftercare

[ af-ter-kair, ahf- ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. the care and treatment of a convalescent patient.

aftercare

/ ˈɑːftəˌkɛə /

noun

1. support services by a welfare agency for a person discharged from an institution, such as hospital, hostel, or prison
2. med the care before and after discharge from hospital of a patient recovering from an illness or operation
3. any system of maintenance or upkeep of an appliance or product

   contact lens aftercare

Word History and Origins

Origin of aftercare¹

First recorded in 1755–65; after + care

Example Sentences

"At the same time, it will consider how aftercare and chemotherapy are provided, as these services should happen as close to home as possible," he said.

From BBC

He added the show had insisted on a doctor agreeing to let Mr Dymond come on, and provided aftercare services.

From BBC

He added that the show insisted on a doctor agreeing to let Mr Dymond come on, and provided aftercare services.

From BBC

He said the post-surgery recovery would take six to eight weeks "and a long road of aftercare but I’m feeling incredibly grateful and lucky".

From BBC

One April morning, eight women — from Idaho, South Dakota and Nebraska — requested aftercare kits.

From Seattle Times