Synonyms of outpatient

outpatient

noun

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.

Related Words

• inpatient
• patient
• case
• rehabilitant
• convalescent
• sufferer
• victim
• nursling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outpatient

Penn Medicine said signs are displayed outside hospitals and some outpatient offices requesting certain individuals to call for guidance before entering, including those who are not vaccinated or have measles symptoms. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

In 2023, more than 24,000 people received care through the country’s specialized public outpatient system. — Karyn Sporer, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

Following a short outpatient procedure, the device sits under his skin on his chest, similar to a heart pacemaker. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2026

The cost of Medicare Part B, which covers doctor visits and outpatient services, is automatically deducted from retirees’ benefits. — Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026