General Medicine Out-Patient and In-Patient Department
Expert Outpatient, Inpatient, and Diagnostic Medicine for Complex Adult Conditions.
Comprehensive outpatient, inpatient, and diagnostic care provided by a coordinated team.
The General Medicine Service at Burjeel Medical City offers: Outpatient care from 7 AM to midnight, including rapid diagnostics and treatment for acute illnesses. Convenient short-stay observation and treatment rooms, along with referrals to specialty clinics when needed. 24/7 inpatient coverage for perioperative optimization, complex diagnostic evaluations, and coordination of multi-specialty treatment plans. Physicians collaborate closely with critical care, surgery, cardiology, nephrology, neurology, and allied health professionals to optimize outcomes, reduce hospital stays, and ensure continuous, patient-centered care.
70%
of GP referrals successfully transition to OPD specialty clinics24,000
outpatients managed annually100%
discharge summaries completed within 24 hours27%
reduction in 30-day hospital readmissions through the Transitional Care Clinic.Common Conditions & Subspecialty Clinics.
- Glioma / Glioblastoma
- Acute heart failure
- Severe COPD exacerbation
- Acute asthma exacerbation
- Pulmonary diseases, including pulmonary embolism
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Sepsis without shock
- Acute gastrointestinal and hepatic diseases
- Pyrexia of unknown origin
- Communicable diseases
- Patients with ≥ 3 chronic diseases requiring medication reconciliation and integrated care planning
- Fever of unknown origin
- Unexplained weight loss
- Anemia of chronic disease
- Electrolyte disorders of unclear etiology
- Pre-operative risk assessment
- Optimization of diabetes and hypertension
- Post-operative medical complication management
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy with functional dependence
- Venous thromboembolism prevention
- Pressure-injury management
- Hospital-acquired infection control
- Symptom management
- Code-status discussion
- Transition to hospice
- Androgen deficiency
- Respiratory failure
- Acute cardiac events
- Hemodynamic instability
- Medication titration
- Rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility coordination
- Discharge planning
- Androgen deficiency
- Respiratory failure
- Acute arrhythmia
Care Pathway & Coordination.
Admission & Initial Orders
Structured admission order sets with predictive risk alerts
Daily Ward Rounds
Conducted bedside by the primary physician
Multidisciplinary Team Approach - Includes physicians, dietitians, physiotherapists, and other specialists for optimal care
Diagnostic Evaluation & Specialist Input
Advanced labs/imaging; subspecialty consults within 12 hours for high-acuity cases
Treatment & Monitoring
Based on evidence-based protocols with real-time vital and lab monitoring
Discharge Planning
Medication reconciliation, follow-up scheduling, and social work assessment
Our Experts.
Patient Stories.
Frequently Asked Questions.
What is an Inpatient Team?
An inpatient team consists of physicians specializing in the care of hospitalized adults, coordinating all aspects of inpatient treatment.
Does Inpatient Team replace my primary physician?
No. They manage your care during hospitalization and communicate your treatment plan to your primary doctor upon discharge.
How soon will I get my discharge summary?
Discharge summaries are completed and provided at the time of discharge, along with any applicable sick leave documentation.
Can family join rounds?
Yes, we encourage family presence during bedside rounds—with patient consent.
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