Comprehensive care

Consumer outcome

My health care is safe, of high quality and is tailored to meet my needs and preferences.

Intention of this standard

Comprehensive care is the coordinated delivery of the total health care required with regard for a patient’s preferences. It may be a discrete episode of care or part of an ongoing comprehensive care plan. This health care is planned and delivered in collaboration with the patient. It considers the effect of the patient’s health issues on their life and wellbeing and is clinically appropriate.