Consumers are:
a. a key requirement of a healthcare system.
b. the main stakeholders in the delivery of healthservices
c. required in the evaluation of services.
d. a and c.
d
Consumers are the main stakeholders in the delivery of
health services. Consumers are to be involved in decision
making processes leading to service planning, the design of
care and the measurement and evaluation of services.
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