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Ambulatory care is [[healthcare]] provided to patients who are [[hospitalization|hospitalized]] for less then 24 hours. Ambulatory care is also known as outpatient care. | Ambulatory care is [[healthcare]] provided to patients who are [[hospitalization|hospitalized]] for less then 24 hours. Ambulatory care is also known as outpatient care. | ||
| − | Ambulatory care typically takes place within [[physician medical | + | Ambulatory care typically takes place within [[physician medical office|physician medical offices]], clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and other locations where there is no overnight hospitalization. Many hospitals provide ambulatory care, in addition to [[acute care]] ([[inpatient care]]). |
Latest revision as of 11:21, 15 February 2017
What is ambulatory care?
Ambulatory care is healthcare provided to patients who are hospitalized for less then 24 hours. Ambulatory care is also known as outpatient care.
Ambulatory care typically takes place within physician medical offices, clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and other locations where there is no overnight hospitalization. Many hospitals provide ambulatory care, in addition to acute care (inpatient care).
