Inpatient
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Inpatient
Inpatient (/ɪnˈpeɪʃənt/) is a term used in healthcare to refer to a patient who is admitted to a hospital or clinic for treatment that requires at least one overnight stay.
Etymology
The term "inpatient" originates from the mid-18th century, from the words 'in' and 'patient'. It is used to differentiate patients who require hospitalization from those who can be treated on an outpatient basis.
Related Terms
- Outpatient: A patient who visits a healthcare facility for diagnosis or treatment without spending the night.
- Admission (healthcare): The process by which a patient is checked into a hospital for inpatient care.
- Discharge (healthcare): The process of releasing a patient from the hospital following treatment.
- Hospital: A healthcare institution providing patient treatment with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment.
- Clinic: A healthcare facility that is primarily focused on the care of outpatients.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Inpatient
- Wikipedia's article - Inpatient
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