Inpatient definition

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inpatients
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A patient whose treatment needs at least one night's residence in a hospital; a hospitalized patient.
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A patient who is admitted to a hospital or clinic for treatment that requires at least one overnight stay.
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Of or relating to inpatients or their care.
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Of or serving inpatients.
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A patient who is admitted to a hospital or clinic for treatment that requires at least one overnight stay.
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Of or relating to inpatients or their care.
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A patient who is lodged and fed in a hospital, clinic, etc. while receiving treatment.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
inpatient
Plural:
inpatients

Inpatient Sentence Examples

  • For people who have a Percocet addiction, an inpatient detox facility may be the best option to ensure successful recovery without endangering their health too dramatically.

  • For example, chaotic pregnant misusers may benefit from inpatient assessment, stabilization and detoxification where appropriate.

  • There were 18 prisoners in the inpatient unit, mainly cared for by prison custody officers.

  • The perinatal unit will provide specialist inpatient care for mothers with mental health problems.

  • It plans to follow up this investigation by developing an audit of NHS inpatient services.

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