Jargon explained - O

Definition
The maximum amount of money a policyholder can claim for specified out-patient treatment.

Explanation
Used when talking about medical insurance.

The out-patient allowance (this is also referred to as 'limit') sets the limit for the particular type of benefit in a specified period.

Definition
Defined by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) as a patient who attends a hospital, consulting room, or out-patient clinic and is not admitted as a day-patient or in-patient.

Explanation
Used when talking about patients and medical treatment.

Also see in-patient and day-patient.

Definition
An old fashioned way of saying caused by.

Explanation
Used when talking about insurance policy wording.