Apr 24, 2009 12:38
15 yrs ago
Norwegian term
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åpen retur
Norwegian to English
Medical
Medical (general)
Is there an English equivalent for this "right" to return to the same hospital and even the same ward/station? "Open return" seems almost Norglish to me. (I understand the concept, just need an equivalent phrase please.)
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| 3 | right to readmission |
William [Bill] Gray
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William [Bill] Gray
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right to readmission
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Note added at 3 hrs (2009-04-24 15:45:12 GMT)
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In the light of Vedis' comments, here is another site which has simply translated it literally!
http://www.affu.no/index.asp?MenyID=3673&DocID=7941
I still believe you could use "right to readmission", but I agree that it is not a known concept outside of Norway.
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Note added at 3 hrs (2009-04-24 15:45:12 GMT)
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In the light of Vedis' comments, here is another site which has simply translated it literally!
http://www.affu.no/index.asp?MenyID=3673&DocID=7941
I still believe you could use "right to readmission", but I agree that it is not a known concept outside of Norway.
2 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks for your answer. I used "open readmission." Yes, I know, it resembles something designed by a committee . . . "
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