Hospitalization

Hospitalization (/ˌhɒspɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/) refers to the process of admitting a patient to a hospital for continuing medical treatment or observation. This term is derived from the Latin word hospitale, meaning a guest-chamber, inn, or hostelry.

Overview

Hospitalization is often used when a patient's condition cannot be adequately managed through outpatient care. This could be due to the severity of the condition, the need for more intensive, complex procedures, or the patient's need for round-the-clock care.

Process

The process of hospitalization typically begins with a visit to the emergency department or a referral from a primary care physician. The patient is then admitted to the hospital, where they are assigned a room and begin receiving treatment. This can include various forms of medical therapy, surgery, or other interventions.

During hospitalization, the patient's condition is closely monitored by a team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, physicians, and pharmacists. The length of hospitalization can vary greatly depending on the patient's condition and the treatment they are receiving.

Related Terms

Inpatient care: This refers to medical treatment that requires a patient to be admitted to a hospital.
Outpatient care: This refers to medical treatment that is provided without the need for hospitalization.
Discharge (medicine): This is the process of releasing a patient from the hospital once their treatment is complete.
Readmission (medicine): This refers to a patient being admitted to the hospital again after being discharged.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Hospitalization
Wikipedia's article - Hospitalization

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Hospitalization