on an outpatient basis

collocation in English

meaningsofon,outpatientandbasis

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on
preposition
uk
/ɒn/us
/ɑːn/
used to show that something is in a position above something else and touching it, or that something is moving into such ...
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outpatient
noun[C]
uk
/ˈaʊt.peɪ.ʃənt/us
/ˈaʊt.peɪ.ʃənt/
a person who goes to a hospital for treatment, but who does not stay any ...
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basis
noun[C]
uk
/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/us
/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/
the most important facts, ideas, etc. from which something ...
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A few were aborted on anoutpatientbasisand released on the day of the operation.
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Combined, these characteristics mean that treatment can be carried out largely on anoutpatientbasis.
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Direct costs comprised advertising, blood collection and testing, storage of collected and tested blood, and blood transfusion costs on anoutpatientbasis.
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Occasionally repeat treatment will be required but the platelet count can be followed and treatment administered on anoutpatientbasis.
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Infertility treatments on anoutpatientbasisare already included within the scope of the fundholding scheme.
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So, we are attempting to have remands done on anoutpatientbasis.
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Artificial insemination treatment is provided on anoutpatientbasis.
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The vast majority of patients receive treatment from their general practitioners or on anoutpatientbasis.
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It can be done with a local anesthetic on anoutpatientbasis.
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The procedure is done on anoutpatientbasis.
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This procedure is performed through a small incision and can be done on anoutpatientbasis.
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The procedure is usually done on anoutpatientbasiswith the patient leaving the hospital on the same day.
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Treatment sessions are performed on anoutpatientbasisand typically take a total of one hour.
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It is most often done on anoutpatientbasisunder general anesthesia.
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The surgical procedure is performed by ophthalmologists, physicians who specialize in eyes, and is often done on anoutpatientbasis.
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The procedure takes less than one hour, is usually performed on anoutpatientbasis, and usually requires several treatment sessions.
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Patients can be treated within one to five days and on anoutpatientbasis.
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The quarantine policy was lifted in 1969, after the disease became treatable on anoutpatientbasisand could be rendered non-contagious.
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Many brachytherapy procedures are performed on anoutpatientbasis.
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