Hospital Bedside Table

: a narrow rectangular table designed especially for hospital patients that spans the bed and is typically fitted with casters and a crank for adjusting the height and tilting the top.noun The virtual space by the side of a bed, especially of an ill person, physically and psychologically reserved for a doctor, healer or other person, who provides comfort or assistance.The main purpose of having a bedside table is to keep necessary items accessible before you fall asleep and after you wake up. Placing a table by the bed is also helpful if you need something in the middle of the night, as walking over to get the items while half-asleep can lead to accidents.