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Dimensions of Patient and Family-Centered Care
- In addition to safe and technically excellent care, patients and families identify the following specific dimensions as the most critical aspects of the ambulatory care experience:
- Access;
- Respect for patients' values and preferences;
- Coordination of care;
- Information, communication, and education;
- Emotional support;
- Involvement of friends and family;
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