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
Nicklaus provides care to nearly half a million pediatric patients a year, with more than a dozen outpatient and urgent care centers across the region.
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
Research shows independent practices like Epic Care offer treatments at significantly lower costs than hospital outpatient departments, with some treatments costing 60% less.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
In addition to diversion units, the prison system operates outpatient treatment units.
—Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
The funds will cover outpatient counseling and plans for follow-up care.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 May 2025
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
Research shows independent practices like Epic Care offer treatments at significantly lower costs than hospital outpatient departments, with some treatments costing 60% less.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
In addition to diversion units, the prison system operates outpatient treatment units.
—Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
The funds will cover outpatient counseling and plans for follow-up care.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for outpatient
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpatient
Noun
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Many Chicago-area community hospitals have closed their inpatient pediatric units in recent years because of low demand, advancements in medicine that make inpatient care less necessary in some cases, and competition from major children’s hospitals in the area.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Treatment typically involves a combination of medication and individual and/or group therapy, which can take place in the community or at an inpatient rehabilitation center.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2025
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This investigation can finally create price transparency in Florida, empowering patients to choose the best care at the best prices.—
Cynthia A Fisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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One survey from Germany shows that 72% of psychotherapists reported having patients who raised concerns about climate change during treatment, as evidenced by a nationwide survey of 573 professionals.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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“Outpatient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpatient. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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