The report provides a focused look at changes in seniors’ ED volumes, triage levels and acute care admissions and considers changes in seniors’ ED visits for ambulatory care sensitive conditions, such as diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Additionally, it examines the costs of seniors’ ED use.
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Seniors’ Use of Emergency Departments in Ontario, 2004-2005 to 2008-2009 by the Canadian Institute for Health Information
On Feb. 18, 2010, the Data Development and Research Dissemination Division (DDRDD) of the CIHR (Canadian Institute for Health Information) released an analysis examining trends in senior’s emergency department (ED) use between 2004-2005 and 2008-2009.
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