Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-patient
noun
ˈɪnˌpeɪʃənt
Definition
A patient who is admitted to a hospital for treatment that requires at least one overnight stay.
Examples
- The surgeon advised her to be an in-patient due to the complexity of the procedure.
- After the accident, he became an in-patient for physical rehabilitation.
- As an in-patient, she had access to round-the-clock medical assistance.
Meaning
In-patient refers to individuals receiving medical care in a hospital, typically for serious conditions or surgeries that necessitate close monitoring and specialized care.
Synonyms
- Hospitalized patient
- Resident patient
- Admitted patient
