Max Rady College of Medicine
Term: End of Life Health Care Costs
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2005-11-21
Definition:
Total health care cost in the last six months before death, derived by summing the costs for hospital use, PCH use, home care use, physician visits, and prescription drug use.
Related terms
- Home Care Costs
- Home Care per diem
- Hospital Case Costs
- Personal Care Home (PCH) Costs
- Personal Care Home (PCH) Per Diem
- Physician Costs
References
- Menec V, Lix L, Steinbach C, Ekuma O, Sirski M, Dahl M, Soodeen R. Patterns of Health Care Use and Cost at the End of Life. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2004. [Report] [Summary] (View)
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