− | Planning care essentially means agreeing goals that can be sensibly achieved during the patient’s stay by carrying out the necessary care required to achieve these goals. These goals must be realistic and personal to the patient: many practices have set protocols for specific surgeries, for example - these must be adapted for each patient to reflect the needs of the individual concerned. The care given should reflect the current knowledge of care giving for each specific condition or surgery. | + | Planning care essentially means agreeing goals that can be sensibly achieved during the patient’s stay by carrying out the necessary care required to achieve these goals. These goals must be realistic and personal to the patient: many practices have set protocols for specific surgical procedures, for example - these must be adapted for each patient to reflect the needs of the individual concerned. The care given should reflect the current knowledge of care giving for each specific condition or surgery. |