Non-surgical in-hospital mortality predictors: a multivariable regression analysis of 2,855,029 hospitalizations

INTRODUCTION In‑hospital mortality is a relevant outcome of hospital admissions. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to identify predictors independently associated with in‑hospital mortality in nonsurgical departments. PATIENTS AND METHODS In 2014, the Polish National Health Fund database provided data on 2 855 029 hospitalizations of adults, which were not related with surgical procedures. Patients' age and sex, diagnosis‑related group category...