Thesaurus results for 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.

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Recent Examples of outpatient BillKarma’s 2026 pricing data shows hospital outpatient departments average $3,000 to $6,000, while freestanding imaging centers often run $1,500 to $2,800 for the identical scan. —

Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026 Then again, these rehab centers also emphasize that lengths of stay depend on the individual person’s condition, and outpatient programs also work for some people. —

Martha Ross, Mercury News, 1 May 2026 These procedures are often performed in outpatient settings and can be highly effective. —

Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026 The primary method has been routine colonoscopies, which are usually performed as an outpatient procedure requiring sedation and preparation. —

Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outpatient

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Plans for the merger include expanding a birth center at Maple Grove Hospital, adding inpatient and surgical capacity and improving access to cardiology and interventional radiology, the organizations said.

— Aki Nace, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists and dietitians, with treatment options such as inpatient hospitalization, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient care, medication management and counseling, the news release said.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026