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NHS Beds information in Scotland
To provide an effective, safe and efficient service to patients, hospitals must balance the provision of staffed inpatient beds against anticipated demand. Historically, the... -
Outpatient Activity
An outpatient is a patient who attends a clinic for a short appointment – this may be for a consultation with a specialist healthcare professional, a test, scan or a... -
Inpatient and Day Case Activity
An inpatient is a patient who stays in hospital for one or more nights and occupies an available staffed bed. An inpatient’s admission can be an emergency, an elective... -
Annual Outpatient Activity
Patients who require the medical opinion of a specialist clinician may be referred to an outpatient clinic for treatment or investigation. An outpatient is a patient who attends...
