Ambulatory care
Ambulatory Care
Ambulatory care or outpatient care is a type of health care where patients do not need to be admitted to a hospital. The term is derived from the Latin word "ambulare," which means "to walk."
Pronunciation
Am·bu·la·to·ry care: /ˈambyəˌləˌtôrē ker/
Etymology
The term "ambulatory" comes from the Latin word "ambulare," which means "to walk." This is in reference to the fact that patients receiving this type of care are able to walk in and out of the care facility without needing to be admitted for an overnight stay.
Related Terms
- Primary Care: This is the day-to-day healthcare given by a health care provider. It is where the patient first seeks assistance with a health concern.
- Secondary Care: This is care provided by medical specialists and other health professionals who do not have first contact with patients.
- Tertiary Care: This is specialized consultative healthcare, usually for inpatients and on referral from a primary or secondary health professional.
- Emergency Care: This is medical service provided in response to a medical crisis or immediate health risk.
- Home Health Care: This is supportive care provided in the home by licensed healthcare professionals.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ambulatory care
- Wikipedia's article - Ambulatory care
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