Is 'sent to hospital' correct?

[Tan Elaine]

I often read in our local papers, sentences such as the folloiwng:

The injured pedestrian was sent to hospital.

I think 'sent' cannot be used. I believe 'taken' or 'rushed' would be better. Am I correct?

Thanks.

 

[5jj]

You are correct - at least for BrE.

 

[Tan Elaine]

Thanks, 5jj.

I may be wrong, but I think Americans also observe this usage.

 

[Tan Elaine]

The injured pedestrian was sent to hospital.

I think 'sent' cannot be used. I believe 'taken' or 'rushed' would be better. Am I correct?

You are correct - at least for BrE.

Could I have the view of American native speakers, please? Thanks.

 

[billmcd]

The injured pedestrian was sent to hospital.

I think 'sent' cannot be used. I believe 'taken' or 'rushed' would be better. Am I correct?



Could I have the view of American native speakers, please? Thanks.

I wouldn't say that "sent" could not be used but "taken" or "rushed" would probably be used more frequently. Also, we would say/write "the hospital."