Day, meanwhile, is happy to be in a familiar position. The 27-year-old Australian already has three wins this year, including at Whistling Straits, where he was in the lead going into the final round and closed out the tournament for his first major title.
inpatient (care/unit/ward) - is the one where a patient stays for 24h. outpatient (...) - is the one where a patient spends most of the day (e.g. 8 hours) ambulatory care - is the one where a patient visits their doctor from time to time (e.g. 1-hour appointments every Monday - definitely a case in psychiatry, don't know about other specialties)
It's a myth that a patient is always better off staying in the hospital. More and more services that used be offered on an inpatient basis are now offered for outpatient care. Inpatient vs. Outpatient: Exploring Your Options. In the old days, doctors provided care in their officesâor even at the patientâs home.