What Is the System That Classifies Patients by Age,diagnosis,and Surgical

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is the system that classifies patients by age,diagnosis,and surgical procedure,and produces 300 different categories used for predicting the use of hospital resources?

• A)Quality assurance
• B)Resource assessment
• C)Quality improvement
• D)Diagnosis-related groups

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Definitions:

Categorize

The act of arranging or classifying items, individuals, or ideas into specific groups or classes based on shared characteristics.

Stereotyping

The act of ascribing generalized attributes or behaviors to members of a particular group, often based on preconceptions.

Ignoring Information

The deliberate or unconscious avoidance of acknowledging facts, data, or feedback that may be relevant or important.

Perceptual Mistake

An error in the way sensory information is interpreted or understood, often leading to incorrect judgments or assumptions.