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Patient Care Types categorize the nature of care being provided:

Care TypeDescription
OutpatientWalk-in or scheduled visits where the patient does not stay overnight
InpatientPatients admitted to the facility for overnight or extended stays
EmergencyUrgent/emergency care visits
Day CareProcedures or treatments completed within the same day

Patient Care Type

Care types help in:

  • Routing patients to appropriate service units
  • Billing categorization based on care type
  • Reporting and analytics by care category