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Family-centered rounds is an approach to patient care that includes patients and their family members as part of the daily discussion of medical decision-making, and often also includes practitioners of supporting disciplines. This type of rounding has become increasingly popular over the past decade, as it has been shown to increase family satisfaction, improve team communication, streamline management, and reduce medical errors. Although bedside rounding lets the attending physician explain management decisions to the family, it also informs the multidisciplinary team in a collaborative manner.

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