A patient who visits a health care facility for diagnosis or treatment without spending the night. Sometimes called a day patient. Found on http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=O
a person who receives treatment and who does not need to stay overnight; the term can also be applied to the facility itself (such as outpatient clinic)
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A patient who is not an inpatient (not hospitalised). Outpatient care is called ambulatory care. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(out´pa-shәnt) a patient who comes to the hospital, clinic, or dispensary for diagnosis or treatment but is not admitted for an overnight stay. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Outpatient: A patient who is not an inpatient (not hospitalized) but instead is cared for elsewhere -- as in a doctor's office, clinic, or day surgery center. The term outpatient dates back at least to 1715. Outpatient care today is also called ambulatory care. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4700
A patient who attends hospital for treatment, consultation and advice but does not require a stay in hospital.
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