Most hospitals now have an OPD. The advantage of OPD is that much of the investigative unit and curative work can be done there without admitting the client, thus curtailing medical expenses. The scope of OPD includes the following: 1. Consultation, investigation, procedures, specialty services. 2. Preventive and promotive health care: Clinics, which include: diabetic, antenatal, postnasal and under five. 3. Rehabilitation services (physiotherapy, occupational therapy etc) ? 4. Health education 5. Counseling