Ambulatory care
![Public ambulatory care facility in Maracay, Venezuela, providing primary care for ambulatory care sensitive conditions.](/Images/godic/202412/20/Ambulatorio_del_Norte4128.JPG")
![An examination room in a doctor's office.](/Images/godic/202412/20/Doctorsoffice4128.jpg")
Ambulatory care or outpatient care is medical care provided on an outpatient basis, including diagnosis, observation, consultation, treatment, intervention, and rehabilitation services. This care can include advanced medical technology and procedures even when provided outside of hospitals.