Hospital Admission

It's Anita's ninth month. Labour pains begin at night, and Vikram rushes her to the hospital for admission.

Meanings in Anita, Vikram, Hospital receptionist, Nurse, Duty doctor

Key words and phrases

labour painsthe pains that signal the start of childbirthShe started having labour pains around midnight.

admissionthe process of officially entering a hospital as a patientWe completed the hospital admission quickly.

warda room or area in a hospital for patientsShe was moved to the maternity ward.

contractionstightening movements of the womb during labourHer contractions are five minutes apart.

advance paymentmoney paid before a service is fully providedThe hospital asked for an advance payment at admission.

insurancea policy that covers medical costsDo you accept cashless insurance here?

duty doctorthe doctor currently on duty at the hospitalThe duty doctor examined her immediately.

delivery roomthe room where a baby is bornShe was taken to the delivery room around 3 a.m.

emergencya serious, urgent situation needing immediate actionThis is an emergency, please help us quickly.

consent forma document signed to give permission for medical treatmentPlease sign this consent form before the procedure.

wheelchaira chair with wheels used to move patients who cannot walk easilyThe nurse brought a wheelchair for Anita.

medical filea document containing a patient's health historyPlease hand over her medical file at the counter.

water brokewhen the amniotic fluid releases before labourHer water broke just before they left for the hospital.

epiduralan injection given to reduce labour painThe doctor asked if she wanted an epidural.

C-sectiona surgical procedure to deliver a babyThe doctor recommended a C-section for safety.

vitalsbasic body measurements like pulse and blood pressureThe nurse checked her vitals every hour.

IV dripa tube used to give fluids or medicine directly into a veinShe was given an IV drip during labour.

birth certificatean official document recording a baby's birthThey applied for the birth certificate the next day.

dischargeofficial permission to leave the hospital after treatmentThe doctor signed her discharge papers after three days.

visiting hoursthe times when visitors are allowed in the hospitalVisiting hours end at eight in the evening.

Useful sentences

Ask My wife is having labour pains, can we get her admitted right away?
Answer Yes, please fill this admission form and bring her to the ward.
Ask How far apart are the contractions?
Answer They are about five minutes apart now.
Ask Do we need to pay an advance amount now?
Answer Yes, please pay the advance at the counter.
Ask Do you accept cashless insurance?
Answer Yes, please show your insurance card at the desk.
Ask Where is the delivery room?
Answer It's on the third floor, next to the maternity ward.
Ask Should I bring a wheelchair for her?
Answer Yes, it will be easier and safer for her.
Ask Will the nurse check her vitals now?
Answer Yes, she'll check them and start an IV drip.
Ask Is the doctor considering an epidural for her?
Answer Yes, she can request one if the pain increases.
Ask What are the visiting hours at this hospital?
Answer They are from four to eight in the evening.
Ask When can we apply for the baby's birth certificate?
Answer You can apply right here once the discharge is complete.

Dialogue

VikramExcuse me, my wife is having labour pains. We need to admit her immediately.

ReceptionistPlease fill out this admission form. Is this her first pregnancy?

VikramYes, it is. Her contractions are about five minutes apart.

ReceptionistAlright, I'll call a nurse right away. Do you have her medical file with you?

VikramYes, here it is. Do we need to make an advance payment now?

ReceptionistYes, please pay at the counter, and sign this consent form as well.

NurseI'll get a wheelchair and check her vitals before we start the IV drip.

VikramThank you. Should she consider an epidural if the pain gets worse?

Duty doctorThat's her choice, but let's monitor the contractions first. A C-section may be needed if there are complications.

VikramUnderstood, doctor. And what are the visiting hours here?

Common mistakes

Saying "admit" instead of "get admitted" — a person "gets admitted"; the hospital "admits" the patient.
Saying "pains are coming" instead of the more natural "she is having contractions" or "labour pains have started."
Confusing "ward" (a general hospital room/section) with "delivery room" (specifically where birth happens).
Saying "her water is broken" instead of "her water broke" (use the standard past-tense phrase).
Saying "take her vitals reading" instead of "check her vitals" (use "check," the natural verb with "vitals").
Saying "leaving certificate" instead of "discharge" or "discharge papers" when referring to hospital release.

Quick quiz

1. The tightening movements of the womb during labour are called ___.

2. A document signed to give permission for treatment is called a ___.

3. Complete: "Please fill this ___ form before we take her to the ward."

4. What injection is given to reduce labour pain?

5. What do you call basic body measurements like pulse and blood pressure?

6. What is official permission to leave the hospital after treatment called?

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