Standard of Care

EU: imi GetReal Glossary – Care delivered by a healthcare provider for a specific patient which should correspond to the care that an averagely competent physician in the same field would provide under similar circumstances (Source: imi GetReal Glossary – 25 Oct 2016 Adapted from Strauss, 2009)*

* Strauss D.C., Thomas J.M. (2009). What Does the Medical Profession Mean By “Standard of Care?” JCO Nov 10, 2009: e192-193; published online on September 21, 2009.

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