The outpatient department of a hospital is a significant part of the overall operation of a healthcare facility. It is distinct from clinics independent of hospitals, but some of these are also sometimes called outpatient clinics. It focuses on diagnosis and care for patients who don’t need to stay or use hospital facilities overnight. It might have a large waiting area for consultations and smaller ones for tests like MRI scans or x-rays. While not all hospitals possess separate outpatient departments, it is possible for outpatients to receive treatment within the same areas as inpatients who require overnight stays.
Market Dynamics:
The growing incidences of cognitive behavioral disorders such as substance misuse, sexual offense, depression, and obsessive-compulsive behavior are expected to boost growth of the global outpatient clinics market over the forecast period. Moreover, advanced medical technology has enabled many surgeries, tests, and therapies to be carried out without the need for overnight stays in hospitals. This trend is expected to propel the growth of the market in the coming years.
However, factors such as a stringent regulatory framework and the high costs of outpatient treatments are likely to limit the growth of the global outpatient clinics market.
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