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Transitional Care Planning (PDQ®)
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Purpose of This PDQ Summary






Overview






Definition(s)







Screening Components Specific to Biopsychosocial Assessment






Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Assessment






Biopsychosocial Intervention and/or Options






Biopsychosocial Management and Follow-up






Special Considerations






End-of-Life Decisions






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Screening Components Specific to Biopsychosocial Assessment

Not all facilities or primary care providers have access to health care personnel dedicated to providing initial and ongoing biopsychosocial and functional independence assessments, especially in rural areas. To facilitate development of these approaches in the absence of such personnel, the following components are recommended for identifying patients at risk for problems during transitions.

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