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strict definition
psychiatric hospital
A hospital providing extended stays or indefinite residence for psychiatric or psychotherapeutic treatment.
A psychiatric hospital is a place where patients receive long-term psychiatric or psychotherapeutic treatment. It can be a place for extended stays or indefinite residence, depending on the condition of the patient, the suggestion of the doctor(s), and other factors.
The treatment includes accommodation for extended care. It differs from a psychiatric office used only for appointments.
The duration of residence depends on the patient's care needs and other circumstances. No single length of stay is required beyond the extended-care purpose.
Related definitions
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hospital
A medical facility for intensive treatment and emergency care, with beds for extended patient stays. -
inpatient clinic
A facility providing medically supervised housing for long-term or recovering patients. -
sanatorium
A residential medical facility for long-term intensive care, recuperation, or isolation of contagious disease.