Important Hospital Terms

When a medical condition is acute, it means it lasts for a limited or ______ time.

The average length of stay refers to the average _______ of days spent in the hospital.

The administrative process of getting information about new patients.

Secondary care is also considered ________ care.

Primary care is considered a doctors visit for a check up. True or false?

There are 3 types of care. Name one.

Outpatient services means that the patient is not admitted to the hospital. True or false?

There are 2 types of care. True or false?

Tertiary care is when you see a specialized doctor. True or false?

Emergency services are unplanned services. True or false?

What is a patient?

What is a hospital?

Funding is what _________ for your doctor bills.

If a patient is an admitted patient, what is the least amount of time the patient will stay in the hospital.