DEFINITION

Medical care including diagnosis, observation, treatment and rehabilitation that is provided on an outpatient basis. Ambulatory care is refers to all types of health care services provided by health care professionals on an outpatient basis.

CHARACTERSTICS
Nursing autonomy.
Client advocacy. Skillful, rapid assessment. Holistic nursing care. Client teaching. Wellness and health promotion. Co-ordination and continuity of care.

Cont
Long term relationship with client and

family Telephone triage, instruction and advice Collaboration with other health care providers Case management

ADVANTAGES
People prefer care close to the home.

Clients often feel less stress because they

are not separated fro their family, significant others and community. Care in the community decreases exposure to nosocomial infections and other hazards of hospitalizations. It is often less costly than hospitalization.

TYPICAL VENUES
Community based in hospitals. Schools. Community clinics. Work places. Dialysis centre. Urgent care centre. Emergency departments.

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