Data Asset Details
Discharge Abstract Database (DAD)
- PHIPA Role
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Prescribed Entity (PE)
- Statement of Purpose
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The purpose of this dataset is to collect summary diagnostic and treatment information about patients who have received health care services as an inpatient (including acute care, chronic care and rehabilitation care) in Ontario hospitals.
- Need for Personal Health Information (PHI)
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PHI is required to track hospitalized inpatients.
- Why De-identified and/or Aggregate Information will not Serve the Identified Purpose
- PHI-level data is required for data linkage.
- Data Types
- Data Provider
Last Updated: April 07, 2026
