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A hospital is a physical institution providing [[healthcare]] with specialized [[medical staff]] and equipment. Traditionally, a hospital is arranged by various departments, each of which provide specialized care services. Hospitals usually provide a combination of [[ambulatory]] and [[inpatient]] services. | A hospital is a physical institution providing [[healthcare]] with specialized [[medical staff]] and equipment. Traditionally, a hospital is arranged by various departments, each of which provide specialized care services. Hospitals usually provide a combination of [[ambulatory]] and [[inpatient]] services. | ||
− | In the U.S., hospitals are defined and conform to state licensure laws. | + | In the U.S., hospitals are defined by and conform to state licensure laws. |
Revision as of 11:09, 15 February 2017
What is a hospital?
A hospital is a physical institution providing healthcare with specialized medical staff and equipment. Traditionally, a hospital is arranged by various departments, each of which provide specialized care services. Hospitals usually provide a combination of ambulatory and inpatient services.
In the U.S., hospitals are defined by and conform to state licensure laws.