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. 2001 Dec;14(12):39-42.

Emergency health care encounters for adverse effects of medical treatment

C W Burt  1
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  • PMID: 11794839

Emergency health care encounters for adverse effects of medical treatment

C W Burt. Manag Care Interface. 2001 Dec.

Abstract

There are approximately 1.4 million visits annually to emergency departments of nonfederal, general, and short-stay hospitals for adverse effects of medical treatment. These include visits for injuries and illnesses sustained through complications of medical and surgical care, including adverse drug reactions. The rate of visits for adverse effects has increased from 3.1 visits per 1,000 persons in 1992 to 5.2 visits in 1999. Visit rates are substantially higher for persons aged 65 years and older.

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