Admission

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What is an admission?

An admission is the formal acceptance of a patient into a hospital or medical institution.

During an admission, the patient is usually provided with room & board, medical treatment, continuous nursing service, and other healthcare while they stay within the institution.

An admission is also referred to as a hospitalization.