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Protocol-based care: 1. How integrated care pathways work.

Amanda Clark
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This paper opens a series on protocol-based care by introducing the concept, revisiting its definitions and components, and considering the factors that influence the development of protocols. Part one discusses the aims of integrated care pathways implemented by multidisciplinary teams and reflects on their benefits to patients, staff and organisations.

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Clinical ProtocolsCritical PathwaysDelivery of Health Care, IntegratedDocumentationEducation, ContinuingHumansNational Health ProgramsQuality of Health CareRisk ManagementUnited KingdomJournal ArticleReview

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Amanda Clark. 2003. Protocol-based care: 1. How integrated care pathways work.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12955942/

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