Relationship-based care (RBC) is a common model used in care delivery. Person (2004) articulated that _____ is/are central to the RBC model
a. continuity of care
b. case management
c. coordination of care
d. the needs or characteristics of the patients
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RBC is a common model used in care delivery (Koloroutis, 2004). Person (2004) articulated continuity of care as central to the RBC model, and this value model also integrates Jean Wat-son's theory of caring (Watson, 2002).
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