{i} (British) nurse who gives medical care at the homes of chronically ill people or parents with very young children
A qualified nurse, who is employed by the Health Service, and has undertaken extra training Advises on general child health, particular health problems and has specific responsibility in monitoring a child's progress and giving advice to parents as and when necessary
A registered nurse with an additional qualification whose main areas of responsibility are health education and the preventative care of families, including mothers and children
nurse responsible for patients who need nursing care in their own homes They are trained in the care and development of babies A health visitor be in charge of your postnatal care and be involved with advising on your child's development, vaccination etc
A health professional working in the community, though usually based at a GP's surgery or health centre They are responsible for health promotion, advice, and community development in a health setting
In Britain, a health visitor is a nurse whose job is to visit people in their homes and offer advice on matters such as how to look after very young babies or people with physical disabilities. a nurse in Britain who visits people in their homes