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You visit a friend in the hospital who has just given birth to her first child.Her husband mentions that he is so relieved that the Apgar score was a 9 because now he doesn't have to worry about any problems.He states that, "My best friend had a baby with Down syndrome, and their baby's Apgar was really low; we are so lucky that our baby is above average in intelligence." Explain what the Apgar stands for and comment on the above quote.


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Interprofessional Collaboration

The process of different healthcare and service providers working together to solve health challenges and improve patient outcomes.

Role Clarification

The process of making clear the specific duties, responsibilities, and expectations associated with a particular role or job position.

Patient-Centred Care

A healthcare approach that respects and responds to the preferences, needs, and values of patients, making them integral to the care process.

Role Clarification

The process of making clear the duties, expectations, and scope of a particular role within a team or organization.

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