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Comprehensive Care - Clinical assessment and diagnosis - Key actions for clinicians

Comprehensive Care - Clinical assessment and diagnosis - Key actions for clinicians

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This resource provides actions for health service organisations to support clinical assessment and diagnosis, promoting a person-centred approach and comprehensive care planning. It highlights training, clear communication of roles, and systems for documenting diagnoses and care plans. 

This resource may apply to healthcare contexts outside of aged care. Please consider the applicability of this resource to your care setting. This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.

Author
Australian Commission On Safety And Quality In Health Care
Standard
3: The Care and Services
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
3.1 Assessment and planning
5.4: Comprehensive care
Comprehensive Care - Clinical assessment and diagnosis - Key actions for clinicians

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