Definition of «inpatient»

The term "inpatient" refers to a patient who is receiving medical care within a hospital or other healthcare facility, and is staying overnight or for an extended period of time. This means that they are residing on the premises of the healthcare institution rather than being treated as an outpatient (a person who receives medical treatment without staying overnight).

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In inpatient pharmacy settings, pharmacy technicians are also required to make IVs, which requires special training in aseptic technique (a sterile method to prevent contamination of IVs) and clean room procedures. (pharmacytechpros.com)
Of course when you hear that NYS has the most hospitals for inpatient care in the US, you think there must be some discrepancy, but could it be that these people are being treated because they have no other choice? (nystateofpolitics.com)
Expressed Emotion, relapse rate and utilisation of psychiatric inpatient care in schizophrenia: a study from Czechoslovakia (cambridge.org)
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Definition of «inpatient»

Phrases with «inpatient»

Sentences with «inpatient»

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