Synonyms of inpatient

inpatient

noun

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.

Related Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inpatient

According to Patrick, Lindsay was admitted to an inpatient program at McLean Hospital in early January 2023 but was released after five days and given another antidepressant prescription. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Diagnosed, then freed without treatment A Superior Court judge agreed with the findings and signed an order on April 7, 2022, to have Henrichsen admitted to a state psychiatric hospital for 45 days of inpatient treatment. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

For example, prosecutors allege Hodges billed for housing for a client who was at an inpatient program and couldn’t receive any services at the time. — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026

Bernstein remained inpatient for several more days but received no further neurological consultation, the suit claims. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026