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care plan

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noun

  1. a plan for the medical care of a particular patient or the welfare of a child in care

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The determination found defects in systems of working, including failures to follow relevant clinical guidance and Archie's care plan, missed blood test results, and the absence of a post-clinic multidisciplinary review.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The new features provide a kind of one-stop-shop for patients, where prescriptions are part of a larger obesity care plan.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Section 5200 outlines a far more thorough evaluation and care plan than 5150.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

“Beyond financial security, passing on family values and having a care plan is essential and often overlooked,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 10, 2025

Mamdani’s campaign estimated that his universal child care plan would cost $6 billion annually.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2025