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
Ironically, outpatient care—which is more affordable than hospital care—is often the hardest to get.
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Rachel Pearson, New Yorker, 13 July 2025
Each donor undergoes a short health screening and a minor outpatient procedure to collect a small amount of breast tissue under local anesthesia.
—Samanta Habashy, IndyStar, 7 July 2025
In both clinics, more than 700 pregnant and breastfeeding women and nearly 500 children with severe and moderate malnutrition are enrolled in outpatient therapeutic feeding centers, according to the group.
—Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 13 July 2025
Brendan Ramirez, the CEO of Pan American Behavioral Health, which provides mental health and substance abuse screenings and other outpatient services, said the bill’s new work requirements for Medicaid will cause those already on the medical-assistance program to suffer.
—Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
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Rachel Pearson, New Yorker, 13 July 2025
Each donor undergoes a short health screening and a minor outpatient procedure to collect a small amount of breast tissue under local anesthesia.
—Samanta Habashy, IndyStar, 7 July 2025
In both clinics, more than 700 pregnant and breastfeeding women and nearly 500 children with severe and moderate malnutrition are enrolled in outpatient therapeutic feeding centers, according to the group.
—Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 13 July 2025
Brendan Ramirez, the CEO of Pan American Behavioral Health, which provides mental health and substance abuse screenings and other outpatient services, said the bill’s new work requirements for Medicaid will cause those already on the medical-assistance program to suffer.
—Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpatient
Noun
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Comprehensive discharge planning The partial hospitalization service is available for patients who require intensive treatment but do not need 24-hour inpatient care.—
Chase Jordan
July 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 July 2025
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The total cost of providing health care to the typical family of four accounts for inpatient and outpatient care, professional services, pharmacy/drug costs and other services such as home health care, ambulance services, durable medical equipment and prosthetics.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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The Trump Administration should address this problem by enforcing the existing regulations and ensuring that patients and payers have access to clear and upfront pricing data.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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All partner hospitals are trained not just on clinical quality but also on compassion and mindfulness, creating safety for patients and staff alike.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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“Outpatient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpatient. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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