outpatient
noun
out·pa·tient
ˈau̇t-ˌpā-shənt 
often attributive
: 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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Because cryptococcal meningitis is a high-risk medical condition, the treatment will involve inpatient care in a hospital followed by outpatient treatment at home.
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Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024
People hoping for sobriety often go to these sober homes after finishing a provider’s intensive (and expensive) residential in-patient treatment, then report to the provider’s central location for (less-expensive but still insurance-billable) outpatient treatment.
—Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 26 June 2024
The mental health diversion program was requested by Patel's attorney, who argued Patel should be placed in a two-year mental health outpatient treatment program instead of standing trial, KRON-TV reported in May.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 26 June 2024
Harrell, who managed her husband’s OB-GYN practice, said birth centers will have to meet the same high standards for staffing, infection control, and other aspects as those at outpatient surgery centers.
—Phil Galewitz, Fortune Well, 30 May 2024
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Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024
People hoping for sobriety often go to these sober homes after finishing a provider’s intensive (and expensive) residential in-patient treatment, then report to the provider’s central location for (less-expensive but still insurance-billable) outpatient treatment.
—Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 26 June 2024
The mental health diversion program was requested by Patel's attorney, who argued Patel should be placed in a two-year mental health outpatient treatment program instead of standing trial, KRON-TV reported in May.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 26 June 2024
Harrell, who managed her husband’s OB-GYN practice, said birth centers will have to meet the same high standards for staffing, infection control, and other aspects as those at outpatient surgery centers.
—Phil Galewitz, Fortune Well, 30 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for outpatient
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“Outpatient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpatient. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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outpatient
noun
out·pa·tient
ˈau̇t-ˌpā-shənt
: 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
: 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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