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Term: Surgical Conditions
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2007-09-26
Definition:
One of three categories used when dividing inpatient hospital care according to variability. It includes both pediatric and adult inpatient (but not outpatient) surgical cases, that as a group, typically show less variability than high variation medical conditions. Examples include admissions for cholecystectomy and appendectomy.
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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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