Inpatients: meaning, definitions and examples

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inpatients

 

[ ˈɪnˌpeɪʃənts ]

Context #1

medical care

Patients who are admitted to a hospital or other healthcare facility for treatment or observation.

Synonyms

admitted patients, hospitalized patients, residents

Examples of usage

  • Inpatients receive round-the-clock care from medical professionals.
  • The hospital has a dedicated ward for inpatients.
  • After surgery, the patient will be transferred to the inpatient unit for monitoring.
  • The inpatient population has been steadily increasing over the past year.
  • Inpatients are provided with meals and medication according to their treatment plan.

Translations

Translations of the word "inpatients" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pacientes internados

🇮🇳 अस्पताल में भर्ती मरीज

🇩🇪 stationäre Patienten

🇮🇩 pasien rawat inap

🇺🇦 стаціонарні пацієнти

🇵🇱 pacjenci hospitalizowani

🇯🇵 入院患者

🇫🇷 patients hospitalisés

🇪🇸 pacientes hospitalizados

🇹🇷 yatan hastalar

🇰🇷 입원 환자

🇸🇦 المرضى الداخليين

🇨🇿 hospitalizovaní pacienti

🇸🇰 hospitalizovaní pacienti

🇨🇳 住院病人

🇸🇮 hospitalizirani bolniki

🇮🇸 inniliggjandi sjúklingar

🇰🇿 стационарлық науқастар

🇬🇪 სტაციონარული პაციენტები

🇦🇿 stasionar xəstələr

🇲🇽 pacientes hospitalizados

Word origin

The term 'inpatient' originated in the field of healthcare to distinguish patients who require admission to a hospital or healthcare facility for treatment or observation. The concept of inpatient care has evolved over time to ensure that patients receive comprehensive medical attention and monitoring during their stay. Inpatients play a crucial role in the healthcare system, receiving specialized care tailored to their individual needs.