Cool Out Patient References. Web a person who receives medical care from a hospital but who does not stay in the hospital for one or more nights: Web outpatient care, or ambulatory care, is any medical procedure or surgery that allows you to go home on the same day as your procedure.

You’ll be classified as an outpatient for any sort of medical treatment in a doctor’s surgery, specialist’s clinic or even in a hospital’s emergency room when you haven’t been admitted to hospital. Outpatient clinics are usually located in public hospitals, doctor's consulting rooms or community health centres. If you live in a regional area, you may be eligible to apply for assistance.