Similar to outpatient treatment in that it is care which does not require hospitalization.
Those health services that do not require in-patient hospital care.
Health care provided to persons without their admission to a health facility.
If care is determined in the doctor's office or surgical center without an overnight stay, it is considered ambulatory care.
refers to care provided on an out-patient basis.
Health services rendered in a hospital outpatient facility, a clinic, or a physician's office, also called outpatient care.
A type of care or procedure which does not require a patient to check in to the hospital. Comparable to outpatient care.
Preventive, diagnostic and treatment services provided on an outpatient (not in the hospital) basis, for example, in physicians' offices, clinics, and surgery centers.
Health care services provided without the patient being admitted to a facility. Also called outpatient care. The services of ambulatory care centers, hospital outpatient departments, physicians' offices, urgi-centers, and home health care services fall under this heading provided that the patient remains at the facility less than 24 hours. No overnight stay in a hospital is required.
a term often used to describe outpatient care where the patient is able to walk in and out with no overnight hospital stay required
Whether for emergencies or other medical needs, this refers to practice of medicine for patients who are physically capable of walking. Most specialists, including those for outpatient surgery, are listed under another specialty.
Health care services provided in an outpatient setting (e.g., a physician's office, clinic, or community mental health center) rather than an inpatient setting.
Health services delivered on an outpatient basis (a patient makes the trip to the doctor's office or surgical center without an overnight stay).
Healthcare services provided on an outpatient basis. No overnight stay in a hospital is required. The services of ambulatory care centers, hospital outpatient departments, physician office and home healthcare services fall under this heading. Average Length of Stay (ALOS) A numerical calculation made by health care facilities for inpatient care. For this calculation, the total number of days all patients are in a hospital for a specific period of time is divided by the total number of patients admitted to or discharged from the facility during that period. Average lengths of stay statistics are used for budgeting and other purposes. Balance Billing Charging a patient the amount that a health care provider's charges exceed the amount covered by insurance or other third-party payer. In effect, the patient is a co-insurer of the excess charges unless the provider has agreed to accept the amount of the coverage as full payment.
Medical services that are provided on an outpatient (nonhospitalized) basis. Services may include diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Health care services that do not require hospitalization of a patient, such as those delivered at a physicianâ€(tm)s office, clinic, medical center or outpatient facility.
Medical service including diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and rehabilitation provided on an outpatient basis.
A general term for care which does not involve admission to an inpatient hospital bed. Visits to a doctor's office are a type of ambulatory care.
Health care services that do not require overnight or in-patient care.
"All types of health services that are provided on an outpatient basis, in contrast to services provided in the home or to persons who are hospital inpatients. "
Health care services that do not require hospitalization, such as those provided by a doctor's office or immediate care facility.
These are medical services that are provided as an outpatient (nonhospitalized). Services could include diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Medical services provided on an outpatient (non-hospitalized) basis' Services may include diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and rehabilitation.
The examination, diagnosis, treatment and proper disposition of all categories of eligible inpatients and outpatients presenting themselves to the various ambulatory care specialty and/or subspecialty clinics.
Medical services provided on an outpatient basis, including in an office, where no overnight stay in a health care facility is required. Although this term may be used as if synonymous with outpatient, some outpatient services may be excluded.
Medical care provided at hospital emergency and outpatient departments.
Services where people do not stay in hospital overnight e.g. out-patients, x-ray, dau surgery and medical diagnostic Audit Commission A freestanding government body which audits local government authorities and health authorities. They were formed to promote the best use of public money
Health services rendered in a hospital outpatient facility, a clinic, or a physician's office; often synonymous with the term outpatient care.
Medical care that does not require hospitalization. Similar to outpatient medical treatment. Ambulatory care is provided at surgery centers, clinics, or other facilities that provide medical care on an outpatient basis.
Outpatient medical care provided by emergency rooms, outpatient hospital clinics, and physicians’ offices, among other medical facilities.
Health services delivered on an outpatient basis. A patient's treatment at a doctor's office or a surgical center without an overnight stay is considered ambulatory care; home treatment is not.
Health care services provided to patients on an ambulatory basis, rather than by admission to a hospital or other health care facility. The services may be provided by a hospital augmenting its inpatient services, or may be provided at a free-standing facility.
A general term for care that doesn't involve admission to an inpatient hospital bed. Visits to a doctor's office are a type of ambulatory care.
Health services provided to you outside of the hospital, also known as “outpatient care.” Ambulatory care centers, hospital outpatient departments, physicians' offices, and home health care services all fall under this heading, provided that you don't stay overnight while receiving treatment.
Health services provided without the patient being admitted (on an outpatient basis). No overnight stay in a hospital is required. The services of ambulatory care centers, hospital outpatient departments, physicians' offices and home health care services fall under this heading.
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Ambulatory care is any medical care delivered on an outpatient basis. Many medical conditions do not require hospital admission and can be managed without admission to a hospital. Many medical investigations can be performed on an ambulatory basis, including blood tests, X-rays, endoscopy and even biopsy procedures of superficial organs.