Term: Conditions Amenable To Medical Treatment

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

Medical conditions which a panel of physicians have agreed should NOT result in untimely death. There are specific ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes defined for this.

Related concepts 

• Amenable Hospitalizations

Related terms 

• Amenable Hospitalizations
• Health Care System Sensitive Indicators

References 

• Cohen MM, MacWilliam L. Population Health: Health Status Indicators. Volume II: Tables and Figures. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994. [Report] (View)
• Cohen MM, MacWilliam L. Population Health: Health Status Indicators. Volume I: Key Findings. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy & Evaluation, 1994. [Report] (View)