Patient
/ˈpeɪʃənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.
The patient was admitted for surgery.
- (adj.) Showing endurance or tolerance under difficult circumstances.
The lawyer advised to be patient during the trial.
Forms
- patients
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'patient' primarily denotes a recipient of medical care and is often distinguished from contractual clients or consumers.
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