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Readmission: meaning, definitions and examples

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readmission

 

[ ˌriːədˈmɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

hospital policy

Readmission refers to the act of being admitted to a hospital again after being discharged. This process can happen within a specific time frame, indicating the patient's need for further treatment or observation. It is often subject to various health policies and may involve considerations about the patient's condition or the treatments received prior.

Synonyms

re-entry, rehospitalization, return

Examples of usage

  • The patient's readmission was due to complications from surgery.
  • Hospitals track readmissions to improve patient care.
  • His readmission into the program was contingent on his progress.
  • They implemented a follow-up protocol to reduce readmissions.

Translations

Translations of the word "readmission" in other languages:

🇵🇹 readmissão

🇮🇳 पुनः प्रवेश

🇩🇪 Wiederaufnahme

🇮🇩 penerimaan kembali

🇺🇦 повторний прийом

🇵🇱 readmisja

🇯🇵 再入院

🇫🇷 réadmission

🇪🇸 readmisión

🇹🇷 yeniden kabul

🇰🇷 재입원

🇸🇦 إعادة القبول

🇨🇿 reanimační

🇸🇰 readmisi

🇨🇳 再入院

🇸🇮 ponovna sprejem

🇮🇸 endurtekning

🇰🇿 қайта қабылдау

🇬🇪 მეორედ მიღება

🇦🇿 yenidən qəbul

🇲🇽 readmisión

Etymology

The term 'readmission' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and the word 'admission', which originates from the Latin 'admittĕre', meaning 'to allow to enter'. The concept began to gain traction in the medical field particularly in the 20th century as hospitals and healthcare systems sought to manage patient flow and outcomes effectively. The rising concerns over patient safety, quality of care, and healthcare costs have made the study of readmissions more relevant. Consequently, health policymakers have focused on reducing readmission rates as a key quality measure, intensifying the scrutiny of how often patients return to hospitals after discharge. This term is now a critical component of healthcare analytics and quality assurance in many countries.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,217, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.