auc

noun

Meaning

A hospital department that provides immediate medical evaluation and treatment for patients with urgent but non-life-threatening conditions.

Examples

The patient was directed to the AUC after reporting persistent abdominal pain.
Staff in the AUC managed to stabilize the patient before transferring them to the ward.

Synonyms: urgent care, walk-in clinic, minor injuries unit, triage center

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auc

noun

Pronunciation: /eɪ juː siː/

Definition

A hospital department that provides immediate medical evaluation and treatment for patients with urgent but non-life-threatening conditions.

Examples

The patient was directed to the AUC after reporting persistent abdominal pain.
Staff in the AUC managed to stabilize the patient before transferring them to the ward.

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