outpatient

• Substantivo que designa um paciente que recebe atendimento médico em hospital ou clínica sem precisar de internação para pernoite; também se refere a alguém que frequenta regularmente um serviço de saúde sem estar internado.

A noun referring to a patient who receives medical treatment at a hospital or clinic without being admitted for an overnight stay.

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   A patient who receives medical treatment at a hospital or clinic without being admitted for an overnight stay.

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   • She visited the hospital as an outpatient for her physical therapy sessions.
   • The clinic offers outpatient services for minor surgeries.
   • Outpatients are required to check in at the reception desk before their appointment.

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