rawat jalan

Indonesian

Etymology

Compound of rawat (“care”) +‎ jalan (“walk”), calque of Dutch ambulante zorg (literally “ambulatory care”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈrawat ˈd͡ʒalan]

Noun

rawat jalan (uncountable)

1. (healthcare) ambulatory care, outpatient care: medical care provided on an outpatient basis, including diagnosis, observation, consultation, treatment, intervention, and rehabilitation services.

Related terms

• rawat inap
• rawat intensif

 

Further reading

• “rawat jalan” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Agency for Language Development and Cultivation – Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, 2016.