trauma-informed care
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
42 U.S.C. § 280g-4c — in this section
The term "trauma-informed care" means care received by trauma survivors that is culturally competent in accordance with professional standards of practice and accounting for patients' experiences and preferences in order to eliminate or mitigate triggers that may cause re-traumatization of the patient.