Admission

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Admission (Medicine)

Admission (pronunciation: /ədˈmɪʃ(ə)n/) in the context of medicine refers to the process by which a patient is accepted into a hospital or other health care facility for treatment.

Etymology

The term "admission" originates from the Latin word "admissio", which means "a letting in".

Process

The process of admission typically begins with an initial assessment or triage to determine the patient's condition and the level of care required. This is followed by the completion of necessary paperwork and the assignment of a bed or room in the appropriate department, such as the Intensive Care Unit or General Ward.

Related Terms

  • Discharge: The process by which a patient is released from a hospital or other health care facility after treatment.
  • Inpatient: A patient who is admitted to a hospital or other health care facility for at least one night.
  • Outpatient: A patient who receives treatment at a hospital or other health care facility but is not admitted.
  • Emergency Department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medical and surgical care to patients arriving at the hospital in need of immediate care.

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