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When a medical condition is acute, it means it lasts for a limited or ______ time.

Small

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The administrative process of getting information about new patients.

Admission

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If a patient is an admitted patient, what is the least amount of time the patient will stay in the hospital.

One night

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The average length of stay refers to the average _______ of days spent in the hospital.

number

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Emergency services are unplanned services. True or false?

True

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What is a hospital?

A place you go when there is an emergency.

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Outpatient services means that the patient is not admitted to the hospital. True or false?

True

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What is a patient?

A person visiting a doctor or hospital.

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There are 3 types of care. Name one.

Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary

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There are 2 types of care. True or false?

False

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Primary care is considered a doctors visit for a check up. True or false?

True

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Secondary care is also considered ________ care.

acute

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Tertiary care is when you see a specialized doctor. True or false?

True

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Funding is what _________ for your doctor bills.

pays

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