polyclinics
Polyclinics are large outpatient medical facilities that house multiple medical specialties within a single campus. They are designed to provide comprehensive, non-emergency care outside of hospital inpatient services, often combining diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive functions in one location.
Typical features include a range of specialty clinics (such as internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology,
Polyclinics can be publicly funded or privately operated and may be standalone centers or part of a
Historically, polyclinics emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Europe and the Soviet Union
Advantages include improved access to multiple specialties in a single visit, streamlined referrals, and potential efficiency
See also: primary care networks; hospital outpatient clinics.