Readmission in Children With Complex Chronic Conditions Discharged
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ABBREVIATION CCC: complex chronic conditions Dr Jurgens conceptualized and designed the study, collected data, and drafted the initial manuscript; Dr Spaeder conducted the initial analysis and reviewed and revised the manuscript; Dr Pavuluri refi ned the design of the study and reviewed and revised the manuscript; and Dr Waldman refi ned the design of the study, assisted with collection of data, and reviewed and revised the manuscript. All authors approved the fi nal manuscript as submitted. Dr Jurgens’ current affi liation is University of Texas Southwestern Austin Pediatrics, Dell Chil dren’s Medical Center, Austin, TX. www.hospitalpediatrics.org doi:10.1542/hpeds.2013-0094 Address correspondence to Valerie Jurgens, MD, 4330 Bull Creek Rd, Apt. 3103, Austin, TX 78731. E-mail: [email protected] HOSPITAL PEDIATRICS (ISSN Numbers: Print, 2154 1663; Online, 2154 1671). Copyright © 2014 by the American Academy of Pediatrics
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