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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 providing specialized care services.  Hospitals usually provide a combination of [[ambulatory]] and [[inpatient]] services.   
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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 providing specialized care services.  Hospitals usually provide a combination of [[ambulatory care|ambulatory]] and [[inpatient]] services.   
  
 
In the U.S., hospitals are defined by and conform to state licensure laws.
 
In the U.S., hospitals are defined by and conform to state licensure laws.

Latest revision as of 11:11, 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 providing 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.