high dependency unit

Noun

Meaning

high dependency unit (plural high dependency units)

(healthcare) An area for patients who require more intensive observation, treatment and nursing care than would be usually provided on a general ward. A standard of care between the general ward and full intensive care.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

He said that Are died during a brief illness at the High Dependency Unit of UCH at about 12.30am on Saturday. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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