Terms and definitions

Sealing off and removal of varicose veins.

Surgical specialty focusing on blood vessels (veins and arteries), except for those in the heart (which are included in cardiothoracic surgery) and brain (which are included in neurosurgery).

All Victorian public and private hospitals, including rehabilitation centres, extended care facilities and day procedure centres, report a minimum set of data for each admitted patient episode.

Contains de-identified demographic, administrative and clinical data detailing presentations at Victorian public hospitals with 24-hour emergency departments.

Asks patients about their experiences during their stay at a Victorian public health service.

Contains demographic, administrative and clinical data of non-admitted patients.