Difference between revisions of "Ambulatory care"
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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 offices|physician medical office]], clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and other locations where there is no overnight hospitalization. Many hospitals provide ambulatory care | + | Ambulatory care typically takes place within [[physician medical offices|physician medical office]], 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]]). |
Revision as of 11:19, 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 office, 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).
