Care pathways development and implementation
Lynne Currie Research Officer, RCN Institute, Oxford
Gill Harvey Senior R&D Officer, RCN Institute, Oxford
Care pathways are increasingly being used in the UK as a tool for managing clinical processes and patient outcomes. This article describes some of the key elements of care pathways, highlights factors in successful implementation and discusses some concerns about their use.
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doi: 10.7748/ns1998.04.12.30.35.c2504
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