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unknown patient

[ ʌnˈnəʊn ˈpeɪʃənt ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

medical

A patient whose identity or medical history is not known or disclosed.

Synonyms

anonymous patient, unidentified patient.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unknown patient	Used when there is no information available about the patient. Typically found in medical records or hospital reports. The unknown patient was brought in by an ambulance last night. Doctors are trying to identify the unknown patient found unconscious in the park.
unidentified patient	Used when efforts are being made to identify the patient, often in emergency situations. The emergency room received an unidentified patient after the car accident. Hospital staff are trying to find information about the unidentified patient admitted this morning.
anonymous patient	Used when the identity of the patient is intentionally kept confidential, often to protect privacy or for ethical reasons. The study included data from anonymous patients to ensure privacy. An anonymous patient donated blood for the emergency procedure.

Word

Description / Examples

unknown patient

Used when there is no information available about the patient. Typically found in medical records or hospital reports.

The unknown patient was brought in by an ambulance last night.
Doctors are trying to identify the unknown patient found unconscious in the park.

unidentified patient

Used when efforts are being made to identify the patient, often in emergency situations.

The emergency room received an unidentified patient after the car accident.
Hospital staff are trying to find information about the unidentified patient admitted this morning.

anonymous patient

Used when the identity of the patient is intentionally kept confidential, often to protect privacy or for ethical reasons.

The study included data from anonymous patients to ensure privacy.
An anonymous patient donated blood for the emergency procedure.

Examples of usage

The hospital admitted an unknown patient found unconscious on the street.
The doctor treated the unknown patient with care and compassion.

Translations

Translations of the word "unknown patient" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paciente desconhecido

🇮🇳 अज्ञात रोगी

🇩🇪 unbekannter Patient

🇮🇩 pasien tidak dikenal

🇺🇦 невідомий пацієнт

🇵🇱 nieznany pacjent

🇯🇵 不明な患者

🇫🇷 patient inconnu

🇪🇸 paciente desconocido

🇹🇷 bilinmeyen hasta

🇰🇷 알 수 없는 환자

🇸🇦 مريض غير معروف

🇨🇿 neznámý pacient

🇸🇰 neznámy pacient

🇨🇳 未知患者

🇸🇮 neznani pacient

🇮🇸 óþekktur sjúklingur

🇰🇿 белгісіз науқас

🇬🇪 უცნობი პაციენტი

🇦🇿 naməlum xəstə

🇲🇽 paciente desconocido

Etymology

The term 'unknown patient' is commonly used in medical settings to refer to a patient whose identity is not known or disclosed. This may occur in emergency situations where the patient is unable to provide information about themselves. Medical professionals prioritize providing care and treatment to all patients, regardless of their identity or background. The concept of treating unknown patients with respect and dignity is a fundamental principle in healthcare.