Term: Regional Basic Visit

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

A service rendered to a patient who consults the physician for a condition - usually relatively minor. The assessment of the patient's condition is problem-focused and little or no physical examination is included. Generally, less than 10 minutes of the physician's time is required.

Related terms 

• Regional Intermediate Visit

References 

• Katz A, De Coster C, Bogdanovic B, Soodeen R, Chateau D. Using Administrative Data to Develop Indicators of Quality in Family Practice. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2004. [Report] [Summary] (View)