readmissions
Pronunciation: [ˌriːədˈmɪʃənz]
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Context: "healthcare"
(noun) when a patient has to go back to the hospital after being discharged. This usually happens because they got sick again or their condition didn't improve.
Example
The hospital worked hard to reduce readmissions by improving patient care.
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Unfortunately, high readmissions can mean that patients are not being treated well before they go home.
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What steps can hospitals take to lower the number of readmissions?
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