Hospital: History, Definition, and Classification

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What is the main responsibility of hospital management?

Interacting with various variables and implementing goals efficiently and effectively

How does the text classify hospitals based on length of stay?

Short-term or short-stay hospitals, and long-term or long-stay hospitals

What type of hospital provides a wide range of various types of healthcare?

General hospital

According to the text, what is the main responsibility of pharmaceutical factories?

Supplying medicines and medical supplies to the market

Which type of hospital is responsible for advancing the health situation in the country for the better?

Governmental or public hospital

What is the origin of the English word 'hospital'?

Latin word HOSPICE

According to the WHO Expert Committee in 1956, what is the function of a hospital?

Provide complete healthcare, both curative and preventive

How does the WHO Expert Committee in 1963 define a hospital?

A residential establishment providing medical care

What is the primary purpose of a hospital as per the text?

Diagnosis and treatment of human ills

What concept does the English word 'hospital' originate from?

'A guest or visitor'

This lecture covers the definition of a hospital, the historical origin of the word 'hospital', different perspectives on the concept of hospitals, and the classification of hospitals based on their functions. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the meaning and significance of hospitals.

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