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Out-of-pocket expenses
The financial obligations for health care services that must be paid by the insured participant in a health benefits plan. Examples of such expenses include copayments or deductibles.
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Out-of-hospital
A term used in emergency medicine to mean “in the field,” “in the community,” “at the patient’s home or workplace,” or “prehospital.” Assessments performed and treatments given out-of-hospital often stabilize a patient or initiate critically needed care.
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Quick-connect outlet
A device that allows a compressed gas container to be quickly connected to and disconnected from the delivery unit.
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Craniosacral outflow
Impulses passing through parasympathetic nerves.
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Outflow
In neurology, the passage of impulses outwardly from the central nervous system.
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Outcome and assessment information set
A group of items that represent the core of a comprehensive assessment for adult home health patients. It forms the basis for measuring patient outcomes for purposes of Outcomes Based Quality Improvement (OBQI) and Medicare reimbursement. The data set is composed of 79 health and functional status patient assessment items that are discipline-neutral. When measured…
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Positive outcome
In health care, the remediation of functional limitations or disability; the prevention of illness or injury; or an improvement in patient satisfaction.
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Functional outcome
In rehabilitation therapy, a long-term goal toward which a therapeutic program is directed to help a patient return to or achieve a specific activity level.
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Expected outcome
The anticipated results of a therapeutic intervention.
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Outcome criteria
Predetermined goals for quality assurance and improvement.
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