Definition of Cooperative. Cooperative. A type of residence where the buyer owns shares in the corporation that owns the building and has the right to live in a specific unit, but doesn't actually own the space. The development's association board interviews the buyer as part of the application to live in the community.
Ambulatory strictly means the ability to walk but in the context of surgery, it refers to patients who are able to leave the hospital the same day as the surgery, without being admitted. Ambulatory surgery is referred to by other names, commonly called minimally invasive surgery, outpatient surgery or same day surgery.
Types of Outpatient Services. More and more medical procedures are being offered in qualified outpatient service centers. Outpatient services are offered in many settings. For instance, medical schools often provide various types of outpatient services, such as pain clinics or rehabilitation centers.