1. Diagnosis and treatment
The main function of outpatient department is to diagnose and treat common diseases. Patients can go to the clinic for diagnosis and treatment according to their own symptoms and health problems. The doctor will make a diagnosis based on the patient's medical history, physical examination and necessary laboratory tests, and provide corresponding treatment plans.
2. Health consultation and prevention
The outpatient department also provides health consultation and prevention services. Patients can consult doctors for advice on health problems, disease prevention and lifestyle improvement. Doctors will provide relevant health guidance and preventive measures according to patients' individual conditions to help patients maintain good health.
3. Prescription and drug distribution
After seeing a doctor in the outpatient department, the doctor may write a prescription. Outpatient departments usually have pharmacies, which can provide drug distribution services for patients. Patients can buy necessary drugs in the pharmacy according to the doctor's prescription. The pharmacy staff will provide the corresponding drugs according to the prescription, and explain and guide the usage and precautions of the drugs.
4. Inspection and inspection
The outpatient department also provides some basic inspection and testing services. Such as blood pressure measurement, weight measurement, blood test, urine test, etc. These examinations and tests can help doctors understand the health status of patients more comprehensively, and assist in diagnosis and treatment decision-making.
5. Management and follow-up of chronic diseases
The outpatient department is also responsible for the management and follow-up of chronic diseases. Patients with chronic diseases can come back to the clinic regularly, and the doctor will adjust and manage them according to the patient's condition and treatment effect. Doctors will also provide relevant health education and guidance to help patients control their illness and improve their quality of life.
6. Outpatient surgery and minor treatment
Some simple operations and minor treatments can also be performed in outpatient clinics. For example, skin incision and suture, subcutaneous injection, local anesthesia, etc. These operations and treatments usually do not require hospitalization, and patients can complete them in outpatient clinics, which reduces the cost and complexity of hospitalization.
7. Health records management
The outpatient department will be responsible for the management of patients' health records. The doctor will record the patient's medical information, diagnosis results and treatment plans. , and form the patient's health records. This helps doctors understand and treat patients.