title: Devising and delivering objectives for disease state management.
abstract: Comprehensive, objective plans of clinical care that reflect the optimal diagnosis and treatment must be developed. Standardized plans of patient care that are centered around a specific disease entity meet outcomes management and maximize health delivery quality. This integration is embodied in the philosophy of disease state management.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tallon
mesh_terms: D019091:Critical Pathways / Q000592:standards; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000592:standards