critical care unit
[noun]
a part of a hospital that provides round-the-clock care for patients with severe medical conditions
Medical Science - Health Facilities
Here you will learn some English words related to health facilities, such as "pharmacy", "hospice", and "day room".
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clinic
[noun]
a part of a hospital or a healthcare facility that provides care for patients who do not require an overnight stay
Ex:
He
attends
physical therapy
sessions
at
the
sports
clinic
to
rehabilitate
his
knee
injury
.
to discharge
[verb]
to allow a patient to leave the hospital because they have recovered and no longer need to receive inpatient care
Ex:
After
a
week
of
observation
,
the
doctor
deemed
the
patient
well
enough
to
be
discharged
from
the
hospital
.
emergency room
[noun]
a room in a hospital or clinic equipped to provide emergency care to people in need of immediate medical treatment
Ex:
The
hospital
's
emergency room
is
open
24
hours
a
day
,
seven
days
a
week
to
treat
urgent
medical
conditions
.
hospice
[noun]
a healthcare facility for people who are terminally ill, where their emotional and practical needs are met
care home
[noun]
a facility that provides residential care and support for individuals who need assistance with daily activities
Ex:
He
has
been
living in
a
care home
for
several
years
due to
his
chronic
condition
.
field hospital
[noun]
a temporary medical facility used in emergencies or during conflicts to provide urgent healthcare services
Ex:
In
war zones
,
a
field hospital
provides
immediate
care
for
injured
soldiers
.
halfway house
[noun]
a transitional living facility where individuals who are recovering from addiction, mental illness, or other challenging situations can reside temporarily as they transition back into the community
institution
[noun]
a facility that cares for individuals with mental health disorders or disabilities
Ex:
In
an
institution
,
residents
may
participate
in
group
activities
and
social events
.
psychiatric hospital
[noun]
a medical facility focused on diagnosing and treating severe mental health disorders
Ex:
Individuals
in
a
psychiatric hospital
may
have
personalized
treatment
plans
.
teaching hospital
[noun]
a medical facility that provides clinical education and training to healthcare professionals while also offering patient care services
day room
[noun]
a communal space in a residential or healthcare facility for relaxation and socialization during the day
high dependency unit
[noun]
a hospital unit that provides extra care and attention to patients who are not critically ill but still need more support than a regular hospital ward can provide
operating room
[noun]
a sterile space in a hospital where surgeries are performed using specialized equipment
Ex:
Before
surgery
,
patients
are
moved
onto
the
bed
in
the
operating room
.
padded cell
[noun]
a specialized room in a mental health or correctional facility that is lined with padded walls and flooring to prevent self-harm or injury to the occupant
pharmacy
[noun]
a shop where medicines are sold
Ex:
The
local
pharmacy
provides
vaccination
services
and
health
consultations
.
sickroom
[noun]
a designated space for unwell individuals to rest and receive care
Ex:
The
sick
person
rests
in
the
quiet
sickroom
to
recover
.
surgery
[noun]
a doctor's office or clinic where patients can receive medical treatment or advice
Ex:
His
surgery
offers
a
wide
range
of
medical
treatments
and
consultations
.
intensive care unit
[noun]
a treatment unit in a hospital that provides continuous monitoring and intensive care for the critically ill or injured
labor room
[noun]
the room in the hospital where a woman in labor stays before going to the delivery room
delivery room
[noun]
a designated facility where pregnant individuals give birth, typically located in a hospital or birth center, with the support of medical professionals and equipment
infirmary
[noun]
a facility within an institution, such as a school or hospital, where medical treatment and care are provided to patients who are ill or injured
Ex:
The
old
infirmary
building,
once
buzzing
with
activity,
had
been
converted
into
a
modern
health
center.
maternity ward
[noun]
a hospital department that provides care for pregnant women and newborn infants
mortuary
[noun]
a building or a room, often in a hospital, where dead bodies are temporarily kept before burial or cremation
recovery room
[noun]
a specialized area where patients are monitored and cared for after surgery until they regain consciousness and stability
Ex:
Nurses
in
the
recovery room
offer
reassurance
and
answer
any
post-surgery
questions
.
sanitarium
[noun]
an establishment or facility that treats people who have a chronic illness
Ex:
After
her
diagnosis
,
she
spent
several
months
at
a
sanitarium
focusing on
rehabilitation
.
detox
[noun]
a hospital area or clinic specifically designed to treat individuals who are undergoing detoxification from drugs, alcohol, or other substances
Ex:
The
hospital
's
detox
specializes
in
helping
patients
recover
from
substance abuse
.
ENT department
[noun]
a hospital unit specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders
Ex:
Patients
experiencing
frequent
ear
infections
are
often
referred to
the
ENT department
for
evaluation
and
treatment
.
unit
[noun]
a department, especially in a hospital, that provides a particular type of care or treatment
hospital
[noun]
a large building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment and care
Ex:
They
work
as
nurses
at
the
hospital
,
taking
care
of
patients
'
needs
.
cardiac care unit
[noun]
a part of a hospital that provides specialized care for patients with heart conditions
ward
[noun]
a separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions
Ex:
The
elderly
patients
were
moved
to
a
different
ward
designed
for
their
specific
care
needs
.