The purpose of this Section is to provide information about clinical issues and care delivery systems related to the long-term care continuum. This is followed by a list of major questions that will be addressed by the topics in this Section. The content of this Section will be expanded gradually over time.
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Refer back periodically for issues of interest. The processes of care a. The concept of a care process b. Steps in the process 3. Identifying needs and matching them to levels of care and service sites d. Clinical and financial considerations in determining proper placement 4.