This indicator measures the rate of in-person follow-up visits to a family doctor within 7 days of discharge, after hospitalization for pneumonia, diabetes, stroke, gastrointestinal disease, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart attack, or other cardiac conditions. It does not include virtual visits. A higher rate is better. Timely follow-up can help smooth a patient’s transition from hospital to home or community.
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Data sources: Discharge Abstract Database (DAD), Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), Client Agency Program Data (CAPE) and Corporate Provider Database (CPDB), provided by the Ministry of Health.
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