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DC (discontinuation) of treatment is the termination of life-supportive therapy in an intensive care setting.
DC (discontinuation) of treatment is the termination of life-supportive therapy in an intensive care setting.


We collect DC Treatment for '''critical care only'' as a yes/no check-box. On the PDA, check box is on the ''Reg'' page. In the [[CCMDB.mdb]] the checkbox is on the '''Reg, ADL and Variables'' tab.
We collect DC Treatment for '''critical care only''' as a yes/no check-box. On the PDA, check box is on the ''Reg'' page. In the [[CCMDB.mdb]] the checkbox is on the '''Reg, ADL and Variables'' tab.


== When to code "DC Treat" ==
== When to code "DC Treat" ==