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Care plans by code

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

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Formal care plans extend the functions of traditional psychiatric case assessments by specifying more of the operational details of case management practice. They usually include descriptions of case management problems and objectives, the planned case management interventions, and who is involved in providing care.

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Copyright © The Royal College of Psychiatrists 1995 

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