Southern medical journal
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Southern medical journal · May 2013
Anemia in general medical inpatients prolongs length of stay and increases 30-day unplanned readmission rate.
Anemia, either chronic or newly developed in the hospital as a result of underlying disease and/or phlebotomy, is seen commonly among general medical inpatients, and its impact on the quality and efficiency of care is unknown. ⋯ Anemia is common among general medical inpatients and adversely affects their length of stay and 30-day unplanned readmission rate.