Reference Guide of Clinical Specialties

Description

A clinic is a healthcare facility that focuses mostly on outpatient services. Clinics can be privately run or administered and sponsored by the government. In contrast to larger hospitals, which offer specialised treatments and admit inpatients for overnight stays, they often meet the primary healthcare needs of populations in rural areas. The term "clinic" in English most frequently refers to a general medical practise conducted by one or more general practitioners, although it can also refer to a speciality clinic. Even if they expand into institutions as large as major hospitals or become affiliated with a hospital or medical school, some clinics keep the name "clinic." Due to regional variances in culture and technology, medical availability and clinical practise differs around the world. In developed countries, such as parts of Africa and Asia, modern scientific medicine is highly developed, whereas in developing countries, such as parts of Africa and Asia, the population may rely more heavily on traditional medicine, which has limited evidence and efficacy and requires no formal training for practitioners. Physicians use clinical judgement to assess patients in modern clinical practise in order to diagnose, cure, and prevent disease. The doctor-patient relationship usually starts with a review of the patient's medical history and records, followed by a medical interview and a physical examination.