General
band-aid hospital
What does band-aid hospital mean?
Slang for a small or under-resourced hospital that can provide only basic patch-up treatment before transferring anything serious.
"They stabilised him at the band-aid hospital then shipped him to us."
Origin
US healthcare slang.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'band-aid hospital'?
A small or under-resourced facility that can only provide basic, stopgap treatment before transferring anything serious to a larger centre.
Is 'band-aid hospital' derogatory?
It's dismissive of the facility's capabilities rather than of any person — it implies limited resources, not poor intentions.
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