Max Rady College of Medicine

Term: Acute/Acuteness

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

Patients assessed as requiring the level of health care services that can only be provided in an acute care hospital, as determined through InterQual criteria.

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References 

  • Bruce S, Black C, Burchill C, De Haney S. Profile of Medical Patients who were Assessed as Requiring Observation-Level Services at Winnipeg Acute Care Hospitals in 1998/99. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2002. [Report] [Summary] (View)
  • De Coster C, Peterson S, Kasian P. Alternatives to Acute Care . Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health and Evaluation, 1996. [Report] [Summary] (View)


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