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Admitting Department, Hospital MeSH Descriptor Data 2026
Hospital department responsible for the flow of patients and the processing of admissions, discharges, transfers, and also most procedures to be carried out in the event of a patient's death.
Entry Version
ADMITTING DEP HOSP
Entry Term(s)
Admitting Department
Hospital Admissions Office
Hospital Admitting Department
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under HOSPITAL DEPARTMENTS 1977-90
History Note
91(Aug 77); was see under HOSPITAL DEPARTMENTS 1977-90
Hospital department responsible for the flow of patients and the processing of admissions, discharges, transfers, and also most procedures to be carried out in the event of a patient's death.