Ancillary Services, Hospital
Also known asHospital Ancillary Services · Ancillary Service, Hospital · Hospital Ancillary Service · Service, Hospital Ancillary · Services, Hospital Ancillary
Definition
Those support services other than room, board, and medical and nursing services that are provided to hospital patients in the course of care. They include such services as laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and physical therapy services.
MeSH classification
- N02.278.216.500.500
- N04.452.442.452.060
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000720) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗