outpatient

noun

out·​pa·​tient ˈau̇t-ˌpā-shənt How to pronounce outpatient (audio)
often attributive
: a patient who is not hospitalized overnight but who visits a hospital, clinic, or associated facility for diagnosis or treatment compare inpatient

Examples of outpatient in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But Prichard declined other Medicare coverage, including Part B, which handles such things as doctor visits, outpatient treatment, and ambulance rides. Emily Siner, NPR, 27 Feb. 2024 The three-week outpatient program launched late last year and provides specialized care to help veterans and first responders overcome concussions and similar injuries, according to the press release. Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 Payment for inpatient and outpatient hospital services as well as skilled nursing has outpaced inflation since 2001. Paul Berggreen, STAT, 15 Feb. 2024 This innovative treatment is designed to transform the management of acute AUB by providing a fast-acting, minimally invasive option that preserves fertility and can be administered by physicians, nurse practitioners, midwives, and physician assistants in an outpatient setting. Brittany Barreto, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 Additionally, the termination of Prime’s contract will not affect members’ behavioral health care, outpatient services or the ability to keep their current physicians for elective care. Scott Schwebke, Orange County Register, 2 Feb. 2024 Patients also may receive treatment at various locations, such as outpatient clinics, introducing logistical complexities in monitoring. Jiang Li, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 This many elderly beneficiaries like my father without crucial assistance in affording premiums and cost-sharing for outpatient care. Mariela Torres Cintrón, STAT, 21 Feb. 2024 The five categories of health facilities included hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient care such as urgent care centers, mental health and addiction treatment centers and community or school health centers. Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1715, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outpatient was in 1715

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Cite this Entry

“Outpatient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpatient. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

outpatient

noun
out·​pa·​tient ˈau̇t-ˌpā-shənt How to pronounce outpatient (audio)
: a patient who visits a hospital for diagnosis or treatment without staying overnight compare inpatient

Medical Definition

outpatient

noun
out·​pa·​tient ˈau̇t-ˌpā-shənt How to pronounce outpatient (audio)
: a patient who is not hospitalized overnight but who visits a hospital, clinic, or associated facility for diagnosis or treatment compare inpatient
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