What did the 2003 report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM), "Health Professions Education: A Bridge to Quality," outline?
a. Specific software technology to increase efficiency in health care
b. Evaluation tool to evaluate the quality of health care
c. Recommendations for curriculum changes in professional health care schools
d. Five core competencies for health care professionals
D
The 2003 IOM report "Health Professions Education: A Bridge to Quality" stressed the need for health professionals to be proficient in five areas: (1) providing patient-centered care, (2) working as a member of a team, (3) using evidence-based medicine, (4) focusing on quality improvement, and (5) using information technology.
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