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Sleep Breath 1999; 3(1): 031-034
DOI: 10.1055/s-1999-22062
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Severity of Illness and Treatment Thresholds: Managed-Care Strategies in Sleep Medicine

Kingman P. Strohl1
  • Department of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, VAMC, Cleveland, Ohio.
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Publication Date:
14 March 2002 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The objectives of this article are: (1) to distinguish functional from physiological criteria for illness; (2) to articulate threshold approach to our diagnostic strategies; and (3) to list the functions of sleep medicine that give valued patient care systems.

KEYWORD

sleep apnea - sleepiness - disease management - sleep medicine - medical practice