Hospitalisation
Hospitalisation
Hospitalisation (pronounced hɒˌspɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən) is the process of admitting a patient to a hospital, or the state of living in a hospital as a patient. The term originates from the Latin word hospitale, meaning a guest-house or inn.
Reasons for Hospitalisation
Hospitalisation can occur for various reasons, including emergency care, surgery, chronic illness management, and rehabilitation.
- Emergency care is the immediate care or treatment given to an individual with sudden or severe symptoms and conditions.
- Surgery is a medical procedure that involves the physical manipulation of a bodily structure to diagnose, prevent, or cure an ailment.
- Chronic illness is a long-term health condition that may not have a cure. It can affect a person's lifestyle in different ways and requires ongoing medical attention or limits activities of daily living.
- Rehabilitation is a treatment designed to facilitate the process of recovery from injury, illness, or disease to as normal a condition as possible.
Process of Hospitalisation
The process of hospitalisation typically involves admission, treatment, and discharge.
- Admission is the process by which a person is taken into the hospital to receive care and treatment. It involves the initial assessment of the patient's condition, the recording of the patient's medical history and any necessary medical tests.
- Treatment refers to the management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder. It can involve medication, surgery, therapy, and other methods.
- Discharge is the formal release of a patient from a hospital after treatment. It usually involves a discharge summary and a follow-up care plan.
Related Terms
- Inpatient is a patient who stays in a hospital while under treatment.
- Outpatient is a patient who visits a hospital for treatment without staying overnight.
- Day patient is a patient who is admitted to a hospital for treatment in a specific unit but does not require overnight stay.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hospitalisation
- Wikipedia's article - Hospitalisation
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