Discharge Abstract Database Out of Province

Data restricted

This data is not and will not be made available. The data was reviewed and cannot be released to the public because of reasons outlined by the Digital and Data Directive.

Restriction: Privacy - Contains personal information and falls under the privacy exception.

The Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) contains demographic, administrative and clinical data for hospital discharges:

  • acute inpatient
  • day surgery
  • chronic
  • rehabilitation

Clinical and demographic information on hospital discharges including:

  • deaths
  • sign-outs
  • transfers

Some provinces and territories also use the DAD to capture day surgery. Originally developed in 1963. Quebec does not participate to the DAD. Out of province are Ontario Patients treated out of province.

*[DAD]: Discharge Abstract Database

Ministry contact: Health

Additional information

Tags
Geographic coverage
Ontario
Last Validated Date
July 26, 2018
Update frequency
Other

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