Macquarie University Hospital

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Macquarie University Hospital

Macquarie University Hospital (pronunciation: məˈkwɔːri juːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti ˈhɒspɪtəl) is a private teaching hospital located on the campus of Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.

Etymology

The hospital is named after its location, Macquarie University, which in turn is named after Lachlan Macquarie, a British military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of New South Wales from 1810 to 1821.

Overview

Macquarie University Hospital is a 152-bed private teaching hospital that provides clinical training for students of the Macquarie University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. The hospital is known for its state-of-the-art facilities and a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and radiology.

Related Terms

  • Private hospital: A hospital owned by a profit company or a non-profit organization and privately funded through payment for medical services by patients themselves, by insurers, or by foreign embassies.
  • Teaching hospital: A hospital that provides clinical education and training to future and current doctors, nurses, and other health professionals, in addition to delivering medical care to patients.
  • Clinical training: Hands-on training of medical professionals that takes place in a healthcare setting, such as a hospital or clinic.
  • Medical services: Services provided by health professionals or health care providers to patients with health conditions.

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