How Do You Spell REHOSPITALISE?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪhˈɒspɪtəlˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "rehospitalise" is a verb meaning to admit someone back into a hospital for further treatment. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /riːˈhɒspɪtəlaɪz/ where the stress falls on the second syllable. The prefix "re-" indicates repetition, while "hospital" and the suffix "-ise" indicate the action of making something a hospitalization again. While more commonly used in British English, this word is also recognized in American English spelling, as "rehospitalize".

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REHOSPITALISE Meaning and Definition

  1. Rehospitalise is a verb that refers to the act of returning a patient to a hospital for further treatment, care, or monitoring after they have been discharged. The word is formed by combining the prefix "re-" meaning again or back, with the root word "hospitalise" which means to admit or receive into a hospital.

    When a patient's condition deteriorates or new complications arise after being discharged from a hospital, doctors or medical professionals may decide to rehospitalise them. This could involve readmitting the patient to the same hospital or transferring them to a different medical facility that can provide the necessary treatment. Rehospitalisation may be necessary to administer further medical interventions, conduct additional tests or investigations, or closely monitor the patient's progress.

    The decision to rehospitalise a patient is typically made by the healthcare team in collaboration with the patient and their family, weighing the risks and benefits of further hospital care. Rehospitalisation is often seen as a means of providing appropriate medical attention to ensure the patient's safety, recovery, and overall well-being.

    Rehospitalisation is an important component of healthcare services, particularly in complex or chronic cases where a patient's needs may extend beyond initial hospitalisation. It allows medical professionals to closely assess and manage a patient's condition, preventing potential complications and optimizing their chances of a successful treatment outcome.

Etymology of REHOSPITALISE

The word "rehospitalise" is derived from the combination of the prefix "re-" and the word "hospitalise".

The prefix "re-" is of Latin origin and has a meaning of "again" or "back". It is used to indicate repetition, backwards movement, or restoration.

The word "hospitalise" comes from the noun "hospital", which is a term originating from the Latin word "hospes" meaning "host" or "guest". "Hospital" originally referred to a place providing hospitality and care for travelers, particularly the sick, injured, or infirm. Over time, the term became associated with institutions specifically created for medical treatment and care.

Conjugate verb Rehospitalise

CONDITIONAL

I would rehospitalise
you would rehospitalise
he/she/it would rehospitalise
we would rehospitalise
they would rehospitalise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be rehospitalising
you would be rehospitalising
he/she/it would be rehospitalising
we would be rehospitalising
they would be rehospitalising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have rehospitalise
you would have rehospitalise
he/she/it would have rehospitalise
we would have rehospitalise
they would have rehospitalise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been rehospitalising
you would have been rehospitalising
he/she/it would have been rehospitalising
we would have been rehospitalising
they would have been rehospitalising

FUTURE

I will rehospitalise
you will rehospitalise
he/she/it will rehospitalise
we will rehospitalise
they will rehospitalise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be rehospitalising
you will be rehospitalising
he/she/it will be rehospitalising
we will be rehospitalising
they will be rehospitalising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have rehospitalised
you will have rehospitalised
he/she/it will have rehospitalised
we will have rehospitalised
they will have rehospitalised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been rehospitalising
you will have been rehospitalising
he/she/it will have been rehospitalising
we will have been rehospitalising
they will have been rehospitalising

IMPERATIVE

you rehospitalise
we let´s rehospitalise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to rehospitalise

PAST

I rehospitalised
you rehospitalised
he/she/it rehospitalised
we rehospitalised
they rehospitalised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was rehospitalising
you were rehospitalising
he/she/it was rehospitalising
we were rehospitalising
they were rehospitalising

PAST PARTICIPLE

rehospitalised

PAST PERFECT

I had rehospitalised
you had rehospitalised
he/she/it had rehospitalised
we had rehospitalised
they had rehospitalised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been rehospitalising
you had been rehospitalising
he/she/it had been rehospitalising
we had been rehospitalising
they had been rehospitalising

PRESENT

I rehospitalise
you rehospitalise
he/she/it rehospitalises
we rehospitalise
they rehospitalise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am rehospitalising
you are rehospitalising
he/she/it is rehospitalising
we are rehospitalising
they are rehospitalising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

rehospitalising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have rehospitalised
you have rehospitalised
he/she/it has rehospitalised
we have rehospitalised
they have rehospitalised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been rehospitalising
you have been rehospitalising
he/she/it has been rehospitalising
we have been rehospitalising
they have been rehospitalising