Poliklinikoiden
Poliklinikoiden refers to outpatient clinics that provide medical care for patients who do not require hospital admission. They are typically part of hospitals or health-care networks and offer specialized consultations, diagnostic testing, follow-up visits, rehabilitation planning, and, in some cases, minor procedures. Poliklinikoiden focus is to assess and manage patients through outpatient pathways, coordinating with laboratories, radiology, and other departments to deliver comprehensive care without overnight stays.
Access to poliklinikoiden services can vary by health system. In many countries, patients reach them through
In the Finnish context, poliklinikat function within municipal health services and hospital districts, providing outpatient care
Historically, the polyclinic model emerged to bring together multiple specialties for coordinated outpatient care. Today, poliklinikoiden