as in inpatient
a person who goes to a doctor's office or hospital for treatment but who does not spend the night there
—often used before another noun
outpatient surgery It was a minor procedure that could be performed at an outpatient clinic.
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Recent Examples of outpatient
There is an acute care hospital in Mount Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region.
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Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2024
This method can be an outpatient or inpatient procedure.
—Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
In Election Betting Markets After First Presidential Debate The $2,000 annual cap on out-of-pocket costs for outpatient drugs Harris referenced will be implemented starting in 2025.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
The King began outpatient treatment for an undisclosed type and stage of cancer in early February.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2024
This method can be an outpatient or inpatient procedure.
—Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
In Election Betting Markets After First Presidential Debate The $2,000 annual cap on out-of-pocket costs for outpatient drugs Harris referenced will be implemented starting in 2025.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
The King began outpatient treatment for an undisclosed type and stage of cancer in early February.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Outpatient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpatient. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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