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Glossary

  • Care plan

    An individualized, comprehensive and current guide to the clinical care of a client. It outlines identified needs, goals, interventions, and expected outcomes to support consistent and coordinated care. The plan of care is developed, implemented, and regularly reviewed by nurses and/or other members of the health care team, in collaboration with the client. Its purpose is to promote effective communication among care providers and to support the achievement of client-centred outcomes.