house-call
Doctor comes over
A house-call is a visit by a professional, typically a doctor, to someone's home rather than their office or clinic.
Once standard medical practice, house-calls became rare as healthcare centralized in hospitals and offices: Doctors don't make house-calls anymore.
The term extends to other professionals who come to you: The vet makes house-calls for elderly pets.
Licensed medical healer
- physicianLicensed medical doctor
- stethoscopeMedical listening instrument
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
checkup · examination · consultation · general practitioner · pediatrician · internist · nurse · vital signs
Physician's interpersonal approach
- empathySharing another's emotions
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- trustConfidence in another
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
attentiveness · warmth · personalized · one-on-one · familiarity · comfort · patience · listening
Belonging to earlier times
- bygoneOf earlier times
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- vintageQuality from past eras
- black bagDark-colored carrying case
country doctor · 1950s · Norman Rockwell · quaint · horse-and-buggy · small-town · family doctor · retro
Skilled practical worker
- repairmanOne who mends machinery
- plumberWater system tradesperson
- electricianWiring installation specialist
- handymanVersatile home repairer
locksmith · pest control · appliance repair · HVAC · cable installer · delivery · maintenance · appointment
Unable to leave mattress
- elderlyAdvanced in age
- hospiceTerminal illness comfort program
- palliativeOffering relief, not remedy
- geriatricRelating to elderly care
caregiver · homebound · chronic · convalescence · in-home care · visiting nurse · monitoring · respite
Entrance's bottom ledge
- in-homeOccurring at someone's residence
- time-savingReducing required duration
- accessibilityEase of approach
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
doctor
Licensed medical healer
- physicianLicensed medical doctor
- stethoscopeMedical listening instrument
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
prescription · checkup · examination · consultation · general practitioner · pediatrician · internist · nurse · vital signs · blood pressure
bedside manner
Physician's interpersonal approach
- empathySharing another's emotions
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- trustConfidence in another
reassurance · attentiveness · warmth · personalized · one-on-one · familiarity · comfort · patience · listening · rapport
old-fashioned
Belonging to earlier times
- bygoneOf earlier times
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- vintageQuality from past eras
black bag · country doctor · 1950s · Norman Rockwell · quaint · horse-and-buggy · small-town · family doctor · retro · yesteryear
technician
Skilled practical worker
- repairmanOne who mends machinery
- plumberWater system tradesperson
- electricianWiring installation specialist
handyman · locksmith · pest control · appliance repair · HVAC · cable installer · delivery · maintenance · appointment · on-site
bedridden
Unable to leave mattress
- elderlyAdvanced in age
- hospiceTerminal illness comfort program
- palliativeOffering relief, not remedy
geriatric · caregiver · homebound · chronic · convalescence · in-home care · visiting nurse · monitoring · respite · assisted living
doorstep
Entrance's bottom ledge
- in-homeOccurring at someone's residence
- time-savingReducing required duration
- accessibilityEase of approach
flexibility · on-demand · availability · concierge · direct access
house-calloffice visit
Scheduled healthcare appointment
hospital visit · emergency room visit · outpatient visit · institutional care
house, call, houses, housed, housing, housekeeper, household, housework, hothouse