Hospitalization
/ˌhɒspɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of admitting and confining a patient in a hospital for medical care, often relevant in legal contexts such as insurance claims or mental health law.
The patient's hospitalization was necessary to ensure proper treatment during the trial.
- (n.) The legal status or condition of a person confined in a hospital, especially under involuntary commitment laws.
The court reviewed the legality of the individual's hospitalization under mental health statutes.
Forms
- hospitalization
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguish hospitalization as a medical admission from voluntary and involuntary contexts, as this affects liability and patients' rights.
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