weekend effect

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|healthcare}} The [[finding]] of a [[difference]] in [[mortality]] [[rate]] for [[patient]]s admitted to hospital for treatment at the [[weekend]] compared to those admitted on a [[weekday]].

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