The objective is to compare the costs of providing the same level of quality. When resource-use and quality measures are juxtaposed, the resources used to provide the same level of quality can be compared.
Trauma-informed care ensures ethical treatment for children experiencing physical or psychological distress associated with a medical event or procedure.
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Patients with dementia need social supports and opportunities and acceptance of their disability in order to feel hopeful despite their functional decline.
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10.1001/journalofethics.2017.19.7.ecas2-1707.