Dismemberment

Accidental loss of limb or sight.
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MEDICAL,USA: Amputation or accidental loss of a limb or a portion of it.
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US: Loss of body members (limbs), or use thereof, or loss of sight due to injury.
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The accidental loss of limb or sight.

Disposition

Physician’s description of the patient’s status and destination at discharge (e.g., discharged to home or self-care [routine discharge], left against medical advice, discharged to another short-term or long-term hospital, expired). These data may be used for quality assurance purposes. Also known as disposition of patient .