Synonyms of patients

patients

noun

plural of patient

as in cases

an individual awaiting or under medical care and treatment

the nurse asked the patient to change into a paper gown

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cases
• victims
• outpatients
• inpatients
• sufferers
• convalescents
• rehabilitants
• nurslings

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of patients

In both cases, health officials said the patients became infected after swimming in fresh water. — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

The government said Khan’s supporters had begun gathering outside the private hospital in violation of the court order, which required them to stay away from the medical facility to avoid inconveniencing other patients. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Epic execs acknowledged the need for rapid AI adoption, fearing patients may bypass traditional systems for health information. — Michael L. Millenson, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

In addition, the staffing ratios need to be higher for the patients who have more complex needs than those in general hospitals, officials said. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

Maryland health officials are launching a controversial program to help those with severe mental health challenges adhere to their treatment by using a court order to mandate that some patients comply with their medical plans. — Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026

Instead of focusing on getting patients to a hospital, the vehicle is designed to bring medical care directly to people who live far from one. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Outside of baseball, Ruth was also a pioneer in cancer treatment, being one of the first patients to receive a combination of chemotherapy and radiation, according to PBS. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

Some have also announced plans to backfill the federal funding for these patients, but that could be difficult, says Keith at Georgetown. — Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026