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療養病床 (ryouyoubyoushou) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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Long-term care beds are provided for patients who need extended medical care.
Some regions have a shortage of chronic-stage beds in hospitals.
Kanji 床 bed, counter for beds, floor Related words 一いっ 般ぱん 病びょう 床しょう 一般病床 refers to general acute-care beds for short-term treatment, while 療養病床 is specifically for long-term or chronic care.
介かい 護ご 療りょう 養よう 病びょう 床しょう 介護療養病床 is a type of long-term care bed covered by long-term care insurance, whereas 療養病床 is covered by medical insurance.
Etymology Compound of 療養 (medical treatment and recuperation) and 病床 (sickbed). The term is a modern coinage reflecting the Japanese healthcare system's classification of hospital beds.
