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patient mix

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patient mix,
1 the distribution of demographic variables in a patient population, often represented by the percentage of a given race, age, sex, or ethnic derivation.
2 the distribution of indications for admission in a patient population, such as surgical, maternity, or trauma.

patient mix
The demographics of a Pt population served by a hospital or other health care facility; the PM may be classified according to disease severity or socioeconomic parameters. See Case-mix index.


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