A safe healthcare system is one in which patients can receive:
a. appropriate, evidenced-based care without experiencing preventable harm.
b. their treatment as fast as possible.
c. appropriate, evidence-based care without experiencing significant harm.
d. healthcare that may not always be appropriate, but is based on good evidence.
ANS: A
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