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− | A '''frequent flyer''' is a patient who visits the health care system so often that he or she has earned status in a rewards program, which leads to such benefits as expedited discharge. '''Frequent flyers''' are often associated with malingering or drug seeking.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/06/frequent-fliers/ “Rewards” Program for Frequent Flyers Includes Unlimited, Complimentary Discharges]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/04/go-green/ Local Hospital Goes Green, Begins Tattooing ID Bracelets on Frequent Flyers to Limit Paper Waste]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/09/frequent-flyer-helps-orient-new-intern/ Hospital Frequent Flyer Helps Orient New Intern]</ref> | + | A '''frequent flyer''' is a patient who visits the health care system so often that he or she has earned status in a rewards program, which leads to such benefits as expedited discharge. Some may comment that the term '''frequent flyer''' carries a negative connotation. Duh! '''Frequent flyers''' are often associated with malingering or drug seeking.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/06/frequent-fliers/ “Rewards” Program for Frequent Flyers Includes Unlimited, Complimentary Discharges]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/04/go-green/ Local Hospital Goes Green, Begins Tattooing ID Bracelets on Frequent Flyers to Limit Paper Waste]</ref><ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/09/frequent-flyer-helps-orient-new-intern/ Hospital Frequent Flyer Helps Orient New Intern]</ref> |
Revision as of 13:07, 10 February 2017
A frequent flyer is a patient who visits the health care system so often that he or she has earned status in a rewards program, which leads to such benefits as expedited discharge. Some may comment that the term frequent flyer carries a negative connotation. Duh! Frequent flyers are often associated with malingering or drug seeking.[1][2][3]
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