inpatient
noun
in·pa·tient
ˈin-ˌpā-shənt 
: a hospital patient who receives lodging and food as well as treatment compare outpatient
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Length of stay for outpatient and inpatient hospice has increased 17% and 13% year over year respectively, according to Keenan Brown, who explained that studies have shown palliative care can help patients live longer.
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Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Baltimore Circuit Judge Yolanda A. Tanner ruled Tuesday to deny bail for 24-year-old Jack Callis after finding that no viable options for inpatient care were presented in court, The Baltimore Banner reported.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024
Zoom in: The tower will integrate MGH's cancer services, with consultations, labs and imaging, surgical spaces, urgent care, inpatient care and the ICU all under one roof.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
In a review of nine clinical trials, HaH patients experienced a 26% lower risk of readmission than those receiving traditional inpatient care.
—Jiang Li, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Baltimore Circuit Judge Yolanda A. Tanner ruled Tuesday to deny bail for 24-year-old Jack Callis after finding that no viable options for inpatient care were presented in court, The Baltimore Banner reported.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024
Zoom in: The tower will integrate MGH's cancer services, with consultations, labs and imaging, surgical spaces, urgent care, inpatient care and the ICU all under one roof.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
In a review of nine clinical trials, HaH patients experienced a 26% lower risk of readmission than those receiving traditional inpatient care.
—Jiang Li, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Inpatient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inpatient. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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inpatient
noun
in·pa·tient
ˈin-ˌpā-shənt
: a hospital patient who receives lodging and food as well as treatment compare outpatient
Medical Definition
inpatient
noun
in·pa·tient
ˈin-ˌpā-shənt
: a hospital patient who receives lodging and food as well as treatment compare outpatient
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