as in outpatient
a person who stays for one or more nights in a hospital for medical treatment
—often used before another noun
inpatient surgery It was inpatient treatment that required a lengthy hospital stay.
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Recent Examples of inpatient
Texas launched a $50 million public-private ibogaine program last year that built inpatient settings, cardiac monitoring, and emergency protocols into its study design from the start.
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Peter S. Hendricks, STAT, 6 May 2026
Population growth and an aging population are expected to increase demand for inpatient services.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Three of the top five earned more than $230,000 each for overtime alone, working at the Whiting Forensic Institute, an inpatient psychiatric facility for those in the criminal justice system who require 24-hour care.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Generally, a hospital’s administration parcels out inpatient beds, and emergency department boarding is in many ways a result of today’s business models and pressures.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Peter S. Hendricks, STAT, 6 May 2026
Population growth and an aging population are expected to increase demand for inpatient services.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Three of the top five earned more than $230,000 each for overtime alone, working at the Whiting Forensic Institute, an inpatient psychiatric facility for those in the criminal justice system who require 24-hour care.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Generally, a hospital’s administration parcels out inpatient beds, and emergency department boarding is in many ways a result of today’s business models and pressures.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inpatient
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For patients already dealing with pain, fatigue and fear, that outpatient approach may feel less overwhelming than a major hospital procedure.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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There's also outpatient therapy, intensive day programming for women experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and holistic services like sound healing.—
Breana Pitts,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Noun
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In the Netherlands, Radboud University Medical Center quarantined 12 staff members after officials said a hantavirus patient’s blood and urine were not handled under the strictest international protocols required for the specific virus strain.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Pharmacists are trusted healthcare professionals trained to screen patients, administer injections and provide vaccines, such as flu and COVID-19 shots.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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“Inpatient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inpatient. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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