A hospital is a healthcare institution providing patient treatment with specialized health science and auxiliary healthcare staff and medical equipment. The best-known type of hospital is the general hospital, which typically has an emergency department to treat urgent health problems ranging from fire and accident victims to a sudden illness. A district hospital typically is the major health care facility in its region, with many beds for intensive care and additional beds for patients who need long-term care.

चिकित्सालय या अस्पताल स्वास्थ्य की देखभाल करने की संस्था है। इसमें विशिष्टताप्राप्त चिकित्सकों एवं अन्य स्टाफ के द्वारा तथा विभिन्न प्रकार के उपकरणों की सहायता से रोगियों का निदान एवं चिकित्सा की जाती है।