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Main Departments in a Hospital | Complete Guide for Patients

  Complete Guide to All Hospital Departments Hospitals have many departments, each playing a unique role in patient care. Knowing what each department does makes it easier to know where to go and whom to consult. Here’s a simple guide to all major hospital departments. 1. Emergency Department (ER) Handles accidents, injuries, sudden illnesses, strokes, and chest pain. Works 24/7 for urgent cases. Keywords: emergency room, trauma care, urgent care 2. Outpatient Department (OPD) For regular checkups, consultations, and follow-ups without hospital admission. Keywords: outpatient services, doctor consultation 3. Inpatient Department (IPD) For patients who need to stay in the hospital for treatment, surgery, or observation. 4. General Medicine Manages common illnesses like fever, infections, diabetes, and blood pressure. 5. General Surgery Performs operations such as hernia repair, appendectomy, gallbladder removal, and accident-related surgeries. 6. Cardio...