Inpatient

What is an inpatient? In the most basic sense, this term refers to someone admitted to the hospital to stay overnight, whether briefly or for an extended period of time. Physicians keep these patients at the hospital to monitor them more closely.

Inpatient care examples:

  • Complex surgeries, as well as some routine ones
  • Serious illnesses or medical issues that require substantial monitoring
  • Childbirth, even in cases that don’t require a cesarean section
  • Rehabilitation services for psychiatric illnesses, substance misuse, or severe injuries