A patient-centered care plan is important because it aligns goals with patient preferences and coordinates services. Which statement best describes its essential components?

A patient-centered care plan is important because it aligns goals with patient preferences and coordinates services. Which statement best describes its essential components?

• A. A plan that focuses only on clinical treatments for a single disease.
• B. A patient-centered care plan aligns goals with patient preferences and coordinates services; components include goals, current status, risk factors, medications, follow-up, and resources.
• C. A care plan is identical to a treatment plan and should replace all other medical documents.
• D. A patient-centered care plan is used only during hospital stay and has no relevance after discharge.

Answer: (B)