Definition
The General Hospitals Industry in China (China industry Code - 8511) comprises establishments known and licensed as general hospitals primarily engaged in providing diagnostic and medical treatment (both surgical and non-surgical) to inpatients and outpatients with any of a wide variety of medical conditions. These establishments maintain inpatient beds and provide patients with food services that meet their nutritional requirements. General hospitals have an organized staff of physicians and other medical staff to provide patient care services. These establishments usually provide other services, such as anatomical pathology services, diagnostic X-ray services, clinical laboratory services, operating room services, etc, for a variety of procedures.

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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.