Advertisement
Advertisement
inpatient
[in-pey-shuhnt]
inpatient
/ ˈɪˌɪʃəԳ /
noun
a hospital patient who occupies a bed for at least one night in the course of treatment, examination, or observation Compare outpatient
Word History and Origins
Origin of inpatient1
Example Sentences
It is an inpatient mental health unit for women, run by NELFT.
With more than 2,000 deaths in inpatient units between 2000 and the end of 2023, the inquiry is examining not only local failings but also whether these reflect wider national problems.
A spokesperson on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board said its focus was on providing "safe, quality and compassionate mental health support" to people across Cardiff and Vale in community and inpatient settings.
She said there had been an "extraordinary and shocking number of deaths" in inpatient units in Essex.
A mental health trust has admitted its failure in the care of a 16-year-old inpatient led to her death.
Advertisement
When To Use
Inpatient is commonly used as an adjective to describe treatment that requires a patient to be admitted to a hospital or other care facility for at least one night.Inpatient is used in contrast with the term outpatient, which describes treatment that does not require a patient to stay overnight.The terms are especially used in phrases like inpatient treatment (which requires the patient to stay overnight at the hospital), inpatient room (where such patients stay), and outpatient procedure (after which the patient can leave, instead of staying for further observation or treatment).Both terms can also be used as nouns referring to such patients.Inpatient is typically used in the context of hospitals, but it can also refer to a patient of a mental health facility or other kinds of clinics.Example: This type of surgery requires inpatient care—typically consisting of a one-week hospital stay.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse