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GONZALEZ-RODRIGUEZ, Rubén. Disability vs. Dependency: differential terminology and its recognition process. Index Enferm [online]. 2017, vol.26, n.3, pp.170-174. ISSN 1699-5988.

Disability and dependency are near situations upon their concept, however, they cannot be compared between them. Each of them determine particular and differentiated conditions; with specific limitations for the individual. Nevertheless the mention above we realize, through our daily praxis, that the both terms are wrong used by the Public Administration users and by social and health professionals as well. After the review of available current bibliography, this article aims the concept clarification and the critical analysis of the both terms. The processes for the administrative recognition of these terms will be exposed.

Palavras-chave : Disability; Dependency; International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.