continuity of care
collocation in Englishmeaningsofcontinuityandcare
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continuity
noun[U]
uk/ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ə.ti/us/ˌkɑːn.tənˈuː.ə.t̬i/
the fact of something continuing for a long period of time without being changed ...
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care
noun
uk/keər/us/ker/
the process of protecting someone or something and providing what that person or ...
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The findings suggest that the team needs to offer bettercontinuityofcareand might act as a concierge, an advocate, or a buddy.
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Continuityofcareallows for an assessment of patient readiness to discuss end-of-life issues, including hospice.
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This will prevent feelings of abandonment for families who needed thecontinuityofcare.
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A related criticism is that managed care discouragescontinuityofcare.
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Process attributes include such aspects of care as waiting time, location of treatment,continuityofcare, and staff attitudes.
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We have therefore also considered the likely impact of the quality incentives oncontinuityofcare, co-ordination and comprehensiveness of care.
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Each patient would see a designated member of the staff at the weekly review clinic in an attempt to ensurecontinuityofcareduring treatment.
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A clear example in this review is the trials of enhancedcontinuityofcarewhere outcomes were assessed by postal questionnaire.
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Surveys indicate that employees value choice,continuityofcare, and quality - features often not present in the managed care plans preferred by employers.
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In summary, these are achievingcontinuityofcare, a needs-led focus, harm minimisation, person-centredness, social inclusion, and improved wellbeing in old age.
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This maintainedcontinuityofcarefor the resident and minimised operational pressures on the home.
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Rather, their resolution will require considered and skilful approaches withcontinuityofcareprovided by a person or a team over a protracted period.
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In the 1980s the primary healthcare system was increasingly criticized for its bureaucracy, poor access to care, poorcontinuityofcare, and ineffectiveness.
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Using predischarge appointments to improvecontinuityofcarefor high-risk patients.
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Critics claim that the fiduciary relationship is eroded whenever thecontinuityofcareis interrupted or impeded.
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This dual role of outpatient and inpatient care providedcontinuityofcare, but was perceived as inefficient by the managers of the medical group.
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To improvecontinuityofcare, we outline communication of treatment goals and orders that anticipate symptom escalation.
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Attempts to achieve this by changing appointment systems may threaten relationshipcontinuityofcare, another valued feature of general practice.
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