Hospitalization

Hospitalization refers to the admission of a patient into a hospital for medical treatment, observation, or surgery. It involves the provision of specialized care and monitoring by healthcare professionals within the hospital setting.

 

Admission

The process of formally registering a patient into a hospital for medical care. This typically involves paperwork, assessment, and assignment of a hospital bed or room.

 

Discharge

The formal release of a patient from a hospital after the completion of treatment or when their medical condition has stabilized sufficiently to continue care outside the hospital setting.

 

Inpatient

A patient who is admitted to a hospital for overnight stay or longer duration, receiving medical care and treatment within the hospital premises.

 

Outpatient

A patient who receives medical treatment, consultation, or diagnostic services at a hospital or clinic without being admitted for an overnight stay.

 

Ward

A division or section within a hospital where patients with similar medical conditions or needs are housed and cared for by nursing staff.

 

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

A specialized unit within a hospital equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by specially trained healthcare professionals to provide intensive monitoring and treatment for critically ill patients.

 

Medical/Surgical Ward

A hospital unit where patients receive general medical or surgical care for a variety of conditions that do not require intensive care.

 

Consultation

A meeting or discussion between a patient and a healthcare provider, often to seek advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations.

 

Rounds

Regular visits made by healthcare providers, such as physicians, nurses, and specialists, to patients in a hospital to assess their condition, discuss treatment plans, and make necessary adjustments to their care.