Max Rady College of Medicine
Term: Low Variation Conditions
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2007-09-26
Definition:
Medical and surgical conditions which demonstrate relatively stable rates across populations, for which there is little clinical ambiguity about the need for hospitalization. Examples include: heart attack, hip fracture and colon cancer surgery.
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References
- Black C, Roos NP, Burchill CA. Utilization of Hospital Resources. Volume I: Key Findings. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1993. [Report] (View)
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