| ambulatory 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 inpatients. While many inpatients may be ambulatory, the term ambulatory care usually implies that the patient must travel to a location to receive services which do not require an overnight stay.
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| ambulatory care |
[managed care] Services for patients who do not need to stay in a healthcare facility overnight. Also called out-patient care.
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| ambulatory care |
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.
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| ambulatory care |
Health services delivered on an outpatient basis (a patient makes the trip to the doctor's office or surgical center without an overnight stay).
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| ambulatory care |
Similar to outpatient treatment in that it is care which does not require hospitalization.
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