The term for care given to patients who are not confined to an institutional bed as inpatients at the time care is rendered is **Ambulatory care**.
Ambulatory care refers to medical services provided on an outpatient basis, meaning patients come to a healthcare facility for diagnosis, treatment, or intervention and then leave the same day without staying overnight.
Examples of ambulatory care services include doctor's office visits, diagnostic tests (like blood tests or X-rays), minor surgical procedures, physical therapy sessions, and more.
This type of care allows patients to receive treatment without being admitted to a hospital, promoting convenience and flexibility in healthcare delivery.
