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in-patient vs inpatient

Both "in-patient" and "inpatient" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "In-patient" is typically used as a compound adjective to describe a type of medical care where a patient is admitted to a hospital. On the other hand, "inpatient" is a noun referring to a patient who is receiving care in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 696 views

in-patient

This is a correct compound adjective used to describe a type of medical care where a patient is admitted to a hospital.

Use "in-patient" when you want to describe medical care that requires a patient to be admitted to a hospital, such as "in-patient treatment."

Examples:

  • He received in-patient care after the surgery.
  • The hospital offers in-patient services for serious cases.

Alternatives:

  • hospitalized
  • admitted patient

inpatient

This is a correct noun referring to a patient who is receiving care in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

Use "inpatient" when referring to a patient who is currently receiving care in a hospital or healthcare facility, such as "The doctor will see the inpatient in room 302."

Examples:

  • The hospital has a dedicated wing for inpatients.
  • The inpatient's condition is stable.

Alternatives:

  • hospitalized patient
  • admitted patient

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