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Patients

Individuals receiving medical care.

clients medical recipients

Individuals who receive medical care, treatment, or services from healthcare professionals. Patients may seek assistance for a variety of health-related concerns ranging from acute illnesses to chronic conditions.

Etymology

From Old French patient, from Latin patiens, present participle of pātim (to suffer, endure).

Explain Like I’m 5

Patients are people who visit doctors or hospitals to get help with a health problem.

FAQ

What does it mean to be a patient? It means you are receiving medical care from a healthcare professional
Who are patients? People experiencing illness or injury
What do patients receive? Diagnosis, treatment, and care

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

clients individuals

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

people individuals

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

inpatient outpatient

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

healthcare system medical practice

Indexes

health-related healthcare human

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