OPD
An outpatient is a patient who is not hospitalized for 24 hours or more but who visits a hospital, clinic, or associated facility for diagnosis or treatment. Treatment provided in this facility is called ambulatory care. Sometimes surgery is performed without the need for a formal hospital admission or an overnight stay. This is called outpatient surgery. Outpatient surgery has many benefits, including reducing the amount of medication prescribed and using the physician's or surgeon's time more efficiently. Outpatient surgery is best suited for patients undergoing minor or intermediate procedures.
The Outdoor Patients Department (OPD) is an area where the patients requiring medical attention come for check-ups.
