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List the Six Key Aims of Health Care, as Described

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List the six key aims of health care, as described in the IOM's Crossing the Quality Chasm


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Moral Hazard

The situation where one party is more likely to take risks because they do not bear the full consequences of their actions, often occurring in insurance and finance.

Health Insurance

A form of insurance coverage that pays for medical and surgical expenses incurred by the insured or provides reimbursement for such expenses.

Medical Malpractice

A legal term referring to professional negligence by a healthcare provider that results in injury or harm to a patient.

Pain And Suffering

A legal concept referring to the compensation awarded to individuals for physical or emotional distress resulting from an injury.

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