Which statement best defines an elective admission?

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Which statement best defines an elective admission?

An elective admission is a planned hospital entry that is scheduled in advance and is not for an emergency. This means the patient and the care team coordinate timing, paperwork, and any preoperative or pre-admission steps ahead of time. The other statements describe situations that don’t fit elective admission: an unexpected emergency requires immediate care and isn’t planned; an admission initiated by the patient without a physician referral isn’t typically how hospital admissions are arranged since a physician’s order and coordination are usually required; and admission for 24 hours of observation refers to a temporary observation status rather than a full, planned admission.

An elective admission is a planned hospital entry that is scheduled in advance and is not for an emergency. This means the patient and the care team coordinate timing, paperwork, and any preoperative or pre-admission steps ahead of time. The other statements describe situations that don’t fit elective admission: an unexpected emergency requires immediate care and isn’t planned; an admission initiated by the patient without a physician referral isn’t typically how hospital admissions are arranged since a physician’s order and coordination are usually required; and admission for 24 hours of observation refers to a temporary observation status rather than a full, planned admission.

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