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Medical equipment, such as a wheelchair, breathing equipment, home dialysis equipment, or other equipment, that is prescribed by the physician. The term is used most often when DME is used in the home.<\/p>\n

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Assistive devices used by patients at home, such as walkers, electric beds, and bedside commodes.<\/p>\n

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