Observation visits (<24 hour inpatient stays) where it is determined whether a patient is well enough to be discharged or requires an inpatient admission

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Closely watching a patient's condition but not giving treatment unless there are changes in test results. Active surveillance avoids problems that may be caused by treatments such as radiation or surgery. It is used to find early signs that the condition is getting worse. During active surveillance, patients will be given certain exams and tests done on a regular schedule.

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OBSERVATION

Patient status observation

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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C15722

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Patient Observation

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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/SNOMEDCT/103705002

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