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This study examines the impact of FE on patient care outcomes (PCOs)\u2014specifically, patient satisfaction (PS) and readmission (Readm)\u2014in the context of varying severity of illness (SOI). Methodology\/results: Using secondary data from South Korea, this study develops an integrated framework to examine the relationships between FE, SOI, and PCOs. The methodology involves a two-stage treatment effects model to address endogeneity in FE, supplemented by instrumental variable estimations for SOI. The findings reveal that patients with FE exhibit improved PS and lower Readm. Additionally, FE lessens the negative impact of SOI on these outcomes. The study also explores how the benefits of FE vary depending on the nature of the patient\u2019s relationship with their family, distinguishing between family members living together and separately. We also conduct structured interviews to validate the mechanisms supporting these relationships and identify implications for practice. 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