Group
outpatient Audio
out·pa·tient [ out-pey-shuh nt ]
Subclass of:
Patients
Definitions related to outpatients:
  • A patient who comes to a healthcare facility for diagnosis or treatment but is not admitted for an overnight stay.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A patient who visits a health care facility for diagnosis or treatment without spending the night. Sometimes called a day patient.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A person who receives treatment at a hospital or other medical facility but does not stay overnight.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • Persons who receive ambulatory care at an outpatient department or clinic without room and board being provided.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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