Outpatient Treatment
/ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃənt ˈtriːtmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) Medical or therapeutic care provided to a person without requiring overnight hospitalization, often relevant in legal contexts such as insurance claims or healthcare regulation.
The court examined whether the insurance policy covered the costs of outpatient treatment following the accident.
Forms
- outpatient treatment
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Commentary
In legal documents, clarify whether outpatient treatment includes specific services or is strictly non-residential to avoid ambiguity in coverage or liability issues.
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