What is the full form of OPD?
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What is the full form of OPD?
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The full form of OPD is Outpatient Department.
OPD is the most important part of Hospital infrastructure.
it is the first point of contact between patient and hospital staff .it is generally be on the ground floor of the Hospital. People with health issues firstly come to OPD to consult Doctor related to their health problem. Nowadays OPD cover many small Procedure services, in which patient do not need to stay at the hospital.
OPD Department is divided into specialty wise like Pediatric OPD, Neurology OPD General OPD because it is easy for patient to go and consult with the doctor they want to consult.
Objective of OPD
Provide Quality of care
Make a good relationship with the patient
Use a modern technique for treatment and investigation
Type of OPD
Two types of OPD Services
Centralized OPD
All services are provided at the same place, such as diagnostics and therapeutics facility.
Decentralized OPD
All services provided in their respective department.
Function of OPD
Investigate the case to confirm whether hospitalization is required or not.
Provide early diagnosis and quick treatment.
Provide post-discharge care & rehabilitation to patients.
Provide ambulatory care effectively.
