The phrase "patient problems" refers to issues or difficulties that a person who is receiving medical care or treatment is experiencing. Full definition
Selected demographics, coping styles and the burden of patient problems were examined to determine if they were associated with depressive symptoms. (bmjopen.bmj.com)
Answers telephone calls in a professional manner; refers patient problems to clinic physician; schedules patient appointments. (miracleworkers.com)
Included are pain inventories, questionnaires and other assessment tools to assist the clinician in defining and managing patient problems. (ce-credit.com)