PATIENT

Patient

A patient is any recipient of health care services. The patient is most often ill or injured and in need of treatment by a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, veterinarian, or other health care provider.

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patient

Noun

  1. A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.
  2. The noun or noun phrase that is semantically on the receiving end of a verb's action.
  3. One who, or that which, is passively affected; a passive recipient.

Adjective

  1. Content to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.
    Be patient: your friends will arrive in a few hours.
  2. Constant in pursuit or exertion; persevering; calmly diligent.
    patient endeavour
  3. Physically able to suffer or bear.


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