Acute Hospitals : Public, Department of Veterans Affairs (repatriation) and private hospitals which provide services primarily to admitted patients with acute or temporary ailments. The average length of stay is relatively short
Australia Government Department of Health, Canberra ACT, Acronyms and Glossary (compiled by the Departmental Library from Departmental websites, annual reports and lists prepared by various Divisions within the Department), https://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing .nsf/Content/glossary#a, Australia 2013. (Occupn Hlth and Sfty - Amer) {687}