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in hospital vs hospitalization

Both "in hospital" and "hospitalization" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "In hospital" is used to describe someone currently staying in a hospital, while "hospitalization" refers to the act of being admitted to a hospital for medical treatment.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1150 views

in hospital

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English to describe someone currently staying in a hospital.

Use "in hospital" when referring to someone who is currently receiving medical treatment in a hospital. It is commonly used in British English.

Examples:

She is in hospital for a minor surgery.
He has been in hospital for a week now.
I visited my friend in hospital yesterday.

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Four months in hospital of Ryazan proceeded its treatment.
This must be done under supervision in hospital.
The husband died in hospital from burns.
He got his decoration while he was in hospital.
I was in hospital once; it was disgusting.
Upton has collapsed and is sick in hospital in Pasadena.
Girls placed Udovikov in hospital for lightly wounded prisoners of war.
Another woman died in hospital shortly after being released.
Her husband is in hospital was seriously wounded.
Thor Gabrielsen is back in hospital -
Fix the day and let me know in hospital.
This letter says you have been in hospital.
Yes. Your husband is in hospital.
One of them saw two words by mistake, and had to spend several weeks in hospital.
Cassie. - She's still in hospital.
You'll receive it once a month in hospital.
I went to see the girl in hospital.
A lady took care of me in hospital.
At least you don't end up in hospital.
My father was in hospital for several years.

Alternatives:

in the hospital
at the hospital
hospitalized
receiving medical treatment
under medical care

hospitalization

This phrase is correct and is used to refer to the act of being admitted to a hospital for medical treatment.

Use "hospitalization" when referring to the process of being admitted to a hospital for medical care. It is a more formal term.

Examples:

His hospitalization lasted for two weeks.
The doctor recommended hospitalization for further tests.
The patient's condition required immediate hospitalization.

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Diarrhoea, including severe diarrhoea requiring hospitalization, has been reported during treatment with oral topotecan.
Clinical guidelines describing the aggressive management of CTID includes specific recommendations on patient communication and awareness, recognition of early warning signs, use of anti-diarrhoeals and antibiotics, changes in fluid intake and diet, and need for hospitalization.
Really worried... that my flowers might die during my hospitalization.
I'll be representing her in the investigation into the incident at Senator Sterling's home that led to his hospitalization.
HankMed's promise to stay at my side throughout my hospitalization.
Subject: Hospitalization in Europe and risk of infection from resistant bacteria - strategy to address the problem
complications, or a bedridden state or hospitalization)
Will it take coordinated action at the legislative level to improve the conditions of hospitalization of patients, thereby making them feel safer?
Delusions began to grow increasingly vivid and violent, eventually requiring hospitalization.
I price my furniture so low, I require hospitalization.
In case of (severe) overdosage hospitalization in an intensive care department is indicated.
This is everyone who visited Scott E during his hospitalization.
Delusions began to grow increasingly vivid and violent, eventually requiring hospitalization.
This episode led to my first hospitalization in America.
This incident resulted in my involuntary hospitalization.
Our asthma hospitalization rate is seven times higher than the national average.
Hank med's promise to stay at my side throughout my hospitalization.
This was his first hospitalization since breaking his leg at 23.
This is my fifth hospitalization in four years.
I can arrange for hospitalization and pain management.

Alternatives:

admission to the hospital
being hospitalized
receiving hospital care
medical admission
hospital stay

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