OPD (Outpatient Department) services refer to the medical and healthcare services provided by a hospital or healthcare facility to patients who do not require hospitalization. Patients receiving OPD services typically visit the facility for diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up care, but they do not stay overnight.
Here are some common components and services associated with OPD service in this hospital.
- Consultations.
- Diagnostic Services:
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- Imaging services (X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds)
- ECG (Electrocardiography)
- Endoscopy and colonoscopy
- Allergy testing
- Pulmonary function tests to diagnose lungs diseases.
- Specialist Clinics:
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Gastroenterology
- Orthopedics
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology (eye care)
- ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat)
- Gynecology and Obstetric
- Pediatric
- Surgery
- Dental Services
- Minor Procedures: Such as wound dressings, vaccinations, and injections, are performed in the OPD.
- Prescription and Medication: OPD may prescribe medications, and patients can often obtain their prescribed medications from an on-site pharmacy.
- Physiotherapy
- Phychiatric : Counseling and Mental Health Services
- Preventive Health Check-ups
- Health Education: Chronic conditions, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications.
- Emergency Care: In some cases, patients with non-life-threatening conditions may be treated in the OPD’s emergency area before being discharged or referred for further care.
- Follow-up Care: Patients who have undergone surgery or received treatment as inpatients may visit the OPD for post-operative check-ups and ongoing care.
