noun

a person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.

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​patientˈ

pāSHənt

adjective

able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.​

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​patientˈ

pāSHənt

​Types of Patient

​day patient

​outpatient

​Types of patient

​inpatient

​day patient

to see a consultant but not needing a bed

​outpatient

​Types of patient

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​inpatient

needing a hospital bed for tests or minor surgery but not needing to stay overnight​

needing to stay in hospital

​Purpose of Admission Procedure

​Purpose of Admission Procedure

Admission notes document the reasons why a patient is being admitted for inpatient care to a hospital or other facility, the patient's baseline status, and the initial instructions for that patient's care.

​Hospital Facilities