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Patient Perception: A type of outcomes measure related to how the patient feels after treatment.

Outpatient Care: Treatment that is provided to a patient who is able to return home after care without an overnight stay in a hospital or other inpatient facility.

Patient Bill Of Rights: Refers to the Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, a report prepared by the President's Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry in an effo . . . View Full Definition

Outpatient: An individual (patient) who receives health care services (such as surgery) on an outpatient basis, meaning they do not stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Many insurance com . . . View Full Definition

Inpatient Care: Care given to a patient admitted to a hospital, extended care facility, nursing home or other facility.

Delusional Perception: new and delusional significance is attached to a familiar real perception without any logical reason.

Ethics In Patient Referrals Act: A federal act and its amendments, commonly called the Stark laws, which prohibit a physician from referring patients to laboratories, radiology services, diagnostic services, physical therap . . . View Full Definition

Apperception: Perception as modified and enhanced by ones own emotions, memories, and biases.