Acute and long-term care are two significantly different health service delivery models designed to meet different patient needs. Acute care facilities generally deal with immediate, generally urgent, medical needs, focusing on stabilizing the patient and discharging them as soon as possible. In contrast, long-term care facilities take an ongoing approach to care, as patients are often considered residents for varying periods of time.
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