Micro-hospitals, also known as specialty care centers, are health care facilities that provide limited emergency medical services, primary care, and specialty services to patients in a smaller geographic area. Unlike traditional hospitals, they often serve a specific community, usually a smaller town or city, instead of an entire state or country. They typically provide more limited patient care than do hospitals, with doctors and other staff members having similar backgrounds and qualifications. Because there are fewer doctors and other staff members, treatment is usually faster and more comprehensive than in a hospital setting.
Since micro-hospitals tend to be smaller in size, the majority are supported by one physician or staff member, although this can vary depending on the specific facility. This doctor serves all of the patients in the facility, so he is responsible for all of their care. Because most services are faster and less extensive than those found in a larger hospital, the patient typically doesn't have to stay overnight and can return to normal life within a day or two. Since the majority of these facilities are designed around the skills of the staff member, patients can receive the care that they need and never feel crowded or alone. In many cases, patients live and die in the hospital.
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