Ambulatory care and healthcare reform.
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چکیده
The escalating costs of inpatient care have resulted in the increased utilization of outpatient facilities and home care. As the sites of care proliferate, the system of healthcare delivery must be integrated so that healthcare provision is both cost-effective and safe.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of health law
دوره 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1993