The multidisciplinary and standard plans of care for specific case situations have the overall goal of to improve the quality and efficiency of client care. This is an example of:
a. critical pathways c. linear care directories
b. goal-oriented care plans d. multidisciplinary action diagrams
A
Critical pathways are comprehensive preprinted multidisciplinary standard plans of care for specific case situations reflecting the ideal course of treatment for the average client with the given diagnosis.
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