What does CDU stand for in terms of a hospital ward?

In terms of a hospital, CDU stands for Clinical Decision Unit. A CDU meets the needs of patients that require evaluation for 24 hours. The main function of a CDU is to determine whether or not a person can return home or if they need to be admitted into inpatient care. A Clinical Decision Unit is also referred to as an Acute Assessment Unit.
Updated on Friday, February 03 2012 at 04:11PM GMT
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