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Hospitals

A hospital is an institution for health care providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. Questions about various hospitals and health care find a place in this category.

5,034 Questions

Is it possible to break your finger by bending it backwards?

Yes, but it may also dislocate or tear at the knuckle instead.

Who was Lindo Wing at St Marys Hospital in London named after?

A plaque at the entrance states that the wing was paid for by an anonymous donor "who was not unmindful of his neighbors' needs" in 1937. However, apparently the wing is named after Frank Charles Lindo a wealthy Jew who paid for the wing. His mother Adeline came form from the Heilbut family and his father came from one of London's most famous Sephardi families. Though now seen as state-of-the-art, the wing was originally meant for "patients of moderate means" who were too well off to be treated in a charity hospital but who could not actually afford private care.

What is the address for St Vincents hospital?

The street address of St Vincents Hospital is as follows: 390 Victoria St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia. The address of St Vincent's Hospital (Melbourne) Ltd is St Vincent's PO Box 2900, Fitzroy VIC 3065.

When was Coombe Women's Hospital created?

Coombe Women's Hospital was created in 1826.

What is the step costs in a hospital?

Efficiency steps are efforts to maintain cost in a hospital. It involved classifying the regency of the non elective surgeries, increasing the amount of patients served while cutting back on waiting time for emergency patients and hospital stay. While efficiency step efforts were executed the overall effectiveness of hospital is successful.

Who killed Elizabeth Blackwell?

Nobody! She died of a kung infection at the age of 89

What are synonyms of donor?

benefactor, benefactress, contributor, donator, giver

What is the average cost of childbirth in Illinois?

The cost of childbirth is something to consider when debating on having a child. The cost is dependent on if the parent has insurance, and if there are complications. The cost can run between $500 to $11,000.

Do hospitals re-use women umbilical cords?

This was copied from a statement on the procedure.

If those two reasons weren't enough, the third will blow your mind. It represents an unforgivable injustice. Many doctors early cord clamp so the placenta and its cord blood can then be sold to the highest bidder. Yes, that's correct. When you sign papers allowing the hospital to "dispose" of the placenta and other remnants of birthing, when you think they are being burned or safely disposed, they're actually selling them to medical research for as much as $30,000each! This figure was reported by the Children's Hospital in Randwick, Australia. This was confirmed in the 10th edition of the Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 2003 page 1076. They're placing the baby at risk of these restricted umbilical cord problems to make money.

What is the name given to a person who takes a blood sample?

Many different people can take blood samples, all the way from physicians, to nurses, techs, and phlebotomists.

I am guessing you are asking about phlebotomists, however.

What is the role of the health inspector?

A state health inspector basically works to enforce the state's health regulations and standards. This includes working to teach organizations about state regulations, working to bring organizations up to standard, and punishing any organizations that are not in compliance.

Can medical records from fifteen years ago be obtained?

typical hospital policy is to destroy medical records at 15 years, however, if they do have them, and you are the patient (or legal guardian of the patient) then yes, you can by contacting the hospital.

What is hospital inventory?

hospital inventory consists of medical supplies, surgical supplies and lab and radiology items stocked by the hospital stores. The inventory module is integrated with all financial modules such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger as well as relevant Hospital Information System (HIS) modules such as Nursing stations, Medical Departments, OR and pharmacy.

What is the name of the Closest hospital to heathrow Airport in London?

That would be either Hillingdon Hospital and Ashford hospital.

Do most Americans die in hospitals?

I'm not finding more recent statistics, but according to this: "Most Americans die in hospitals (63 percent), and another 17 percent die in institutional settings such as long-term care facilities (Foley, 1995; Isaacs & Knickman, 1997)

How long can a person be on life support before pulling the plug?

The time that a person spends on life support depends on their underlying condition--people do get well. The family, guardian and others make the decision to end life support based on medical advice. Insurance companies and others do not have a say.

How much does a hairdryer weigh?

Ah, now I see it, there must be a homework series asking for weights. A hairdryer would weigh around one to two pounds. Find one at home and borrow the kitchen scales.

Should you be friends with someone who didn't visit you in hospital?

yes their is no need to be selfish they may of not wanted to see you in hospital because it is upsetting seeing someone so close to you in hospital

What kind of hospital is usually owned by a corporate system?

a for-profit or proprietary hospital are generally owned by a corporate system

When was Golden Jubilee National Hospital created?

Golden Jubilee National Hospital was created in 1994.

When was Chicuque Rural Hospital created?

Chicuque Rural Hospital was created in 1913.