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What classification criterion is primarily used to determine the size of a hospital?
What classification criterion is primarily used to determine the size of a hospital?
Which type of hospital is characterized by having approximately 30 or fewer beds?
Which type of hospital is characterized by having approximately 30 or fewer beds?
What is a common practice among small hospitals regarding service provision?
What is a common practice among small hospitals regarding service provision?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT typical of mid-sized hospitals?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT typical of mid-sized hospitals?
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What factor is used to classify hospitals aside from size?
What factor is used to classify hospitals aside from size?
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Large hospitals are defined by their bed capacity as being what?
Large hospitals are defined by their bed capacity as being what?
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Which feature is usually minimized or lacking in small hospitals?
Which feature is usually minimized or lacking in small hospitals?
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What is a characteristic feature of mid-sized hospitals in relation to their services?
What is a characteristic feature of mid-sized hospitals in relation to their services?
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What type of care do primary care hospitals provide?
What type of care do primary care hospitals provide?
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Which hospital level is capable of performing caesarean deliveries?
Which hospital level is capable of performing caesarean deliveries?
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What distinguishes tertiary care hospitals from other levels of care?
What distinguishes tertiary care hospitals from other levels of care?
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Which of the following is NOT a classification based on hospital ownership?
Which of the following is NOT a classification based on hospital ownership?
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What equipment is specifically required by a cardiac hospital?
What equipment is specifically required by a cardiac hospital?
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In the classification of hospitals, which type is known for offering non-complex specialty surgeries?
In the classification of hospitals, which type is known for offering non-complex specialty surgeries?
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What defines a multi-speciality hospital?
What defines a multi-speciality hospital?
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Which type of hospital typically has advanced equipment and specialized doctors for fields like Cardiac and Cancer care?
Which type of hospital typically has advanced equipment and specialized doctors for fields like Cardiac and Cancer care?
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What level of care is represented by primary health centres (PHC)?
What level of care is represented by primary health centres (PHC)?
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Which of the following is an example of a tertiary care hospital delivery model?
Which of the following is an example of a tertiary care hospital delivery model?
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Study Notes
Classification of Hospitals
- Hospitals vary in types, each with distinct characteristics, strengths, and limitations.
- Classification is important for understanding hospital types based on multiple criteria.
Size
- Classified by the number of inpatient beds:
- Small Hospitals: Up to 30 beds; limited resources, often outsource services like laboratory and pharmacy; basic emergency care and surgical facilities.
- Mid-sized Hospitals: 30 to 100 beds; offer complex services but are less comprehensive than large hospitals; provide reasonable emergency and intensive care with some in-house clinical support.
- Large Hospitals: Over 100 beds; extensive resources to handle many patients and complex health issues; equipped with advanced facilities, including ICUs and operation theatres.
Level of Care
- Defined by three categories:
- Primary Care: Basic medical services include outpatient consultations, vaccinations, and treatments for minor ailments; typically provided by Primary Health Centres (PHC).
- Secondary Care: More advanced services than primary care; includes general surgery and basic intensive care; associated with Community Health Centres (CHC) and District hospitals; often found in small and mid-sized private hospitals.
- Tertiary Care: Advanced specialty care in fields like cardiology and oncology; equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and highly qualified personnel; medical colleges often serve as tertiary care hospitals.
Clinical Specialties
- Categorized based on specialties offered:
- Single-Specialty Hospitals: Focus on one specialty (e.g., cardiac or oncology).
- Multi-Specialty Hospitals: Provide various specialties; operationally more complex and requiring diverse resources tailored to each specialty, such as cath labs for cardiac care.
Ownership
- Types of hospitals based on ownership include:
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Public Hospitals: Government-owned, which include:
- Central Government Hospitals: Managed at the national level, e.g., AIIMS.
- State Government Hospitals: Managed at the state level, offering regional healthcare services.
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Public Hospitals: Government-owned, which include:
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Explore the various classifications of hospitals based on criteria such as size, level of care, clinical specialties, ownership, and system of medicine. This quiz will help you understand the unique characteristics, strengths, and limitations of different types of hospitals. Enhance your knowledge about hospital classifications and their significance in the healthcare system.
