Clinical
Patient Care Plan
Structured plan describing the patient's clinical needs, goals, interventions, services.
Definition
A Patient Care Plan is a structured plan describing the patient's clinical needs, goals, interventions, services, and expected outcomes.
Why it matters
The care plan provides direction for the care team and helps ensure services remain aligned with the patient's needs.
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