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Core Principles
Ten Core Principles
- Health systems are accountable to the public in every aspect of care and resource use.
- Health systems are responsible for promoting the health of individuals and populations throughout the entire life span.
- Health professionals and systems are responsible for providing safe and effective care.
- Each individual has equal access to effective care without regard to race, gender, culture, geography or socioeconomic status.
- Care for each individual is safe and of high quality.
- The social responsibility to assure that care for each individual is affordable is honored. Cost must not create a barrier to care nor may individuals be forced to compromise basic needs to afford necessary care.
- Care for each individual is efficient and of high value to recipient and family.
- Patients and families are treated with respect.
- Patient rights are clearly expressed and honored.
- Individuals and communities share responsibility for their health and for the cost of care.
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