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DHF Annual Report 2009 - NT Health Digital Library - Northern ...

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In <strong>2009</strong>-10, as shown in Figure 7, the average length of stay for any patients treated withinthe hospital network (excluding all same day patients) was 5.4 days. This is a marginaldecrease from 2008-09 when the average was 5.5 days. However, with the exception ofTennant Creek Hospital (TCH), on average, Aboriginal patients experienced longer periodsof stay when admitted to a Territory hospital.Figure 7 – Average length of stay excluding same day, <strong>2009</strong>-10'00076543210MDC:14 MDC:04 MDC:06 MDC:08 MDC:05AboriginalNon-AboriginalThe longer average length of stay for Aboriginal patients presenting at ASH and RDH,suitable community-based care.Gap Roadsatellitedialysis unitRenal ServicesThe Territory has the highest prevalence of renal disease in Australia. In recent years, totalrenal expenditure has increased in approximate proportion to total renal separations (seeFigure 8). The treatment of end stage renal disease is an expensive and high supportactivity and is a key driver of increasing health care costs in the Territory.The Territory has the highest prevalence of renal disease in Australia. In recent years, totalrenal expenditure has increased in approximate proportion to total renal separations (seeFigure 8). The treatment of end stage renal disease is an expensive and high supportactivity and is a key driver of increasing health care costs in the Territory.Figure 8 – Renal dialysis treatments, separations, 2007-08 to <strong>2009</strong>-10'000 $M5050404030$21.7$24.1$27.33020201010007/08 08/09 09/10Financial YearAboriginal Non-Aboriginal Renal Expenditure - $M0114Department <strong>Health</strong> and Families

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