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Definition
of
Care pathway
from
NICE Guideline CG142 - Autism spectrum disorder in adults: diagnosis and management
A system designed to improve the overall quality of healthcare by standardising the care process and promoting organised efficient service user care based on best evidence to optimise service user outcomes.
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Definition
of
Care pathway
from
NICE Guideline NG54 - Mental health problems in people with learning disabilities: prevention, assessment and management
Defined in this guideline as the ways different services interact with each other, and how people access and move between them.
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Plain English definition
of
Care pathway
from
Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster
A plan for the care of someone who has a particular health condition and will move between services. It sets out in a single document what is expected to happen when, and who is responsible. It is based on evidence about what works best to treat and manage your particular condition.
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