OPD: Outpatient Department

« Back to Glossary Index

Part of a hospital designed for the treatment of outpatients – i.e. people with health problems who visit the hospital for diagnosis or treatment – but do not at this time require a bed or to be admitted for overnight care. Sometimes called simply ‘Outpatients’

« Back to NHS A-Z Index
myHSN is here to help you get the best you can out of the NHS.

Full of top tips and advice from health care professionals on how the NHS works and how you can make sure it works for you.
Copyright © 2025 Health Service Navigator