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Incontinent. Incapable of controlling excretory or waste elimination functions.

Informed Consent. Person's agreement to allow something to happen, such as a medical procedure, that is based on full disclosure of the facts necessary to make an intelligent decision.

In-patient Care. The health care given to people admitted to a hospital.

Inspection Report. Specific written findings that support a federal or state determination that a nursing home failed to meet certain federal regulations or state requirements. The inspection report also contains the nursing home's plan of correction to address the deficiencies found during the inspection.

Internist. A physician who identifies and treats health problems in adults.

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