Max Rady College of Medicine

Term: Level Of Severity

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

A measure of the seriousness of a patient's condition. The level of severity of cases at institutions impact both the hospital's case mix, as well as the effectiveness and efficiency measures used to assess the hospitals.

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References 

  • Black C, Frohlich N. Hospital Funding within the Health Care System: Moving Towards Effectiveness (Report #91-05-02). Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1991. [Report] (View)


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