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intensity of care Medical practice A measure of the number, technical complexity, or attendant risk of services provided. See Overtreatment, Undertreatment. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The POLST form resembles the Preferred Intensity of Treatment (PIT) form, also called a Preferred Intensity of Care (PIC) form. Five years ago the Department of Health ordered a reorganisation of 180 neonatal units into 23 regional networks, to provide a complete range of services in each area, with rapid emergency transport facilities to ensure that each baby receives the appropriate intensity of care. It's a perverse system that rewards intensity of care and procedures over primary care. |
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