hospital

hospital /hos·pi·tal/ (hos´pĭ-t'l) an institute for the treatment of the sick.

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lying-in hospital , maternity hospital one for the care of obstetric patients.

open hospital 

1. a mental hospital, or section of a hospital, without locked doors or other forms of physical restraint.

2. a hospital to which physicians who are not staff members may send their own patients and supervise their treatment.

teaching hospital  one that conducts formal educational programs or courses of instruction that lead to granting of recognized certificates, diplomas, or degrees, or that are required for professional certification or licensure.

voluntary hospital  a private, not-for-profit hospital that provides uncompensated care to the poor.

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hos·pi·tal (hsp-tl)

n.

An institution that provides medical, surgical, or psychiatric care and treatment for the sick or the injured.

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hospital

[hos′pitəl]

Etymology: L, hospitium, guesthouse

a health care facility that provides inpatient beds, continuous nursing services, and an organized medical staff.

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hospital [hos´pit'l]

an institution for the care and treatment of the acutely sick and injured.

day hospital a facility that offers professional health care, such as psychiatric care or rehabilitation services, to individuals who require services but are able to return to their homes overnight.

hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee a committee established in 1991 by the United States Government with members appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. It provides advice and guidance related to isolation practices and serves as an advisory committee to the centers for disease control and prevention for updating guidelines and policy statements related to control of nosocomial infection.

open hospital

1. a mental hospital, or section of a hospital, without locked doors or other forms of physical restraint.

2. a hospital to which health care providers who are not staff members may send their own patients and supervise their treatment.

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hospital

an institution for the care and treatment of sick and injured animals. In order to meet legal requirements in some countries it is necessary for the building to include ward accommodation for inpatients, a radiology facility and a clinical pathology laboratory.

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teaching hospital

one that conducts formal educational programs or courses of instruction that lead to the granting of recognized certificates, diplomas or degrees or that are required for professional certification or licensure.

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hospital

A place where medical and surgical procedures are perfomed on inpatients. See America's Best Hospitals, American Biologics Hospital, Community hospital, For-profit hospital, Magnet hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Not-for-profit hospital, Public hospital, Plan hospital, Rural primary care hospital, 'Safety net' hospital, Single disease hospital, Virtual hospital.

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Patient discussion about hospital.

Q. Where is the best place to get Fibromyalgia treatment? I encountered some inexperienced hospitals that didn’t help too much. and I’de like to know if there is a recommended place/doctor.

A. Thanks for the info Dominicus,
I had seen this site but so many of the doctors have not been in touch for years ...that's why I was wondering about Alice's location. I understand how hard locating doctors and hospitals can be!I have found this site very helpful and I am sure if Alice lets us know an area if someone on Imedix has knowledge of a good hospital and doctor they will let her know ASAP. Thanks again and have a great day!

Q. My father was hospitalized for pneumonia. The doctors said they are afraid of HA-MRSA. Why is it so scary? My father was hospitalized for pneumonia last week. The doctors wanted to discharge him as quick as possible because they said that they are afraid of Hospital Acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (HA-MRSA). Why is it so scary?

A. Hospital Acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of sepsis and death due to the fact that are very limited antibiotics that kill it.
Because of this it is the nightmare of doctors.
This bacteria is very durable and is very common in hospitals, and because of it, its always better to be at the hospital the minimum time needed.

Q. “If the alcoholic is sick why doesn’t he or she just go to the hospital?” Here is a question which confuses my mind and now I seek your help. “If the alcoholic is sick why doesn’t he or she just go to the hospital?”

A. denial is the word that alcoholics use in ther program,power123 is right-most people who have a alcohol problem is in denial about it--and the ones that think they have a problem-think(I CAN HANDLE IT-I CAN STOP WHEN I WANT TO)which is a misconception about the nature of addiction which includs visions of violence,street crime,dirty needles,fights at home and at the bar or place that they drink,wife beating,manipulating family and friens for money to continue to drink. ALCOHOLICS lie-and sell there bodys (females) for money to get more alcohol--the alcoholic only sees this when he is fully into his addiction--SOME ALCOHOLICS--can be alcoholics,and still keep it together,because there family and friends,help them to continue with there addiction.Other alcohoics lose everything-including thier family,they end up living on the street.---mrfoot56