Glossary
Clinic terms, defined plainly.
The words an Indian OPD runs on, each defined in one line, then explained with the rule or source behind it.
- EMR (electronic medical record)
- An EMR (electronic medical record) is a patient's medical record kept in software by one clinic or hospital: visits, findings, prescriptions and history, in place of paper files.
- OPD vs IPD
- OPD (outpatient department) treats patients who are seen and go home the same day; IPD (in-patient department) treats patients admitted to a hospital bed.