noun
- plural of nonhospital; institutions, facilities, or settings that are not hospitals
Usage: typically used in medical, administrative, or policy contexts to distinguish non-hospital healthcare or institutional settings from traditional hospital environments
Examples
- Many patients receive care in nonhospitals such as clinics and urgent care centers.
- The study compared outcomes between hospitals and nonhospitals.
- Nonhospitals play an important role in the healthcare system by providing accessible services.
- Insurance companies are expanding coverage for treatments performed in nonhospitals.
- Nonhospitals include nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and diagnostic centers.