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Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions |  | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jul. 29, 2017 USD ($) category country | Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired |  |  |  | $ 6,141 | $ 11
Goodwill |  | $ 7,221 | $ 10,045 | 10,045 |
Goodwill, Acquired During Period |  |  |  | 3,188 |
Patient Recovery Business |  |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired | $ 6,100 |  |  |  |
Number of Product Categories Manufactured | category | 23 |  |  |  |
Number of principal countries | country | 28 |  |  |  |
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt |  | $ 4,500 |  |  |
Transaction and integration costs |  |  | 24 | 61 |
Goodwill |  |  | $ 3,137 | $ 3,137 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Patient Recovery Business |  |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate | 8.20% |  |  |  |

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- Definition Costs incurred during the initial evaluation of a potential acquisition that primarily relate to costs to analyze, negotiate, and consummate the transaction, as well as due diligence activities. Also includes costs related to activities required to combine the operations of an acquired enterprise into our operations and to stand-up the systems and processes needed to support a global footprint. + References No definition available. + Details
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