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Definition
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Appropriate care and treatment
from
CQC Glossary of terms used in the guidance for providers and managers
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Making sure that care and treatment is actually what the person needs. Not over-treatment, unnecessary care or treatment, or care or treatment that is disproportionately involved or complicated.
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