Royal Hospital

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The term "Royal Hospital" is used to refer to several hospitals and former hospitals that have received royal patronage in some form. This patronage can include sponsorship, usage, or creation by royal charter. Here are some notable examples:

Australia[edit | edit source]

In Melbourne, Victoria: - The Royal Children's Hospital, founded in 1870, is a pediatric hospital. - The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, founded in 1890, is a dental hospital. - The Royal Melbourne Hospital, founded in 1848, is a general hospital. - The Royal Park Hospital, founded in 1907, was a psychiatric hospital that closed in 1999. - The Royal Women's Hospital, founded in 1856, is a specialist women's hospital. - The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, founded in 1863, is a specialist public teaching hospital.

In Sydney, New South Wales: - The Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, founded in 1880, is a pediatric teaching hospital. - The Royal Hospital for Women, founded in 1820, is a hospital for women and babies. - The Royal North Shore Hospital, founded in 1885, is a teaching hospital. - The Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, founded in 1882, is a teaching hospital named after Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh. - The Royal South Sydney Hospital, founded in 1913, was a general hospital that closed in 2003.

In Tasmania: - The Royal Derwent Hospital, founded in 1827, was an asylum for the insane and handicapped that closed in 2000. - The Royal Hobart Hospital, founded in 1804, is a teaching hospital.

Other notable examples in Australia include the Royal Adelaide Hospital in Adelaide, South Australia, the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital in Brisbane, Queensland, the Royal Canberra Hospital in Canberra, the Royal Darwin Hospital in Darwin, Northern Territory, the Royal Newcastle Hospital in Newcastle, New South Wales, and the Royal Perth Hospital in Perth, Western Australia.

Canada[edit | edit source]

In Canada, there are also several hospitals with the name "Royal": - The Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, founded in 1899, is a general hospital. - The Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, British Columbia, founded in 1862, is a tertiary hospital. - The Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, British Columbia, founded in 1890, is a general hospital named in honor of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. - The Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, founded in 1955, is a teaching hospital. - The Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie, Ontario, founded in 1891, is a general hospital. - The Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal, Quebec, founded in 1893, is a teaching hospital.

United Kingdom[edit | edit source]

In the United Kingdom, there are numerous hospitals with the name "Royal.

" Some notable examples include the Royal London Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, the Royal Marsden Hospital, and the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. These hospitals have received royal patronage and are known for their contributions to healthcare.

Overall, the term "Royal Hospital" is used to signify hospitals that have received royal patronage, indicating their importance and significance in their respective regions.


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