There are lots of patients. vs There are a lot of patients.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'There are lots of patients' is less common and informal, while 'There are a lot of patients' is more commonly used in formal and informal situations. The choice between 'lots' and 'a lot' depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

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There are lots of patients.

This phrase is correct but less common and informal.

This phrase is used to informally express that there are many patients in a particular place or situation.

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There are lots of patients.
There are lots of miscommunications with my nanny.
There are lots of different color options.
There are lots of single people.
There are lots of hoodlums around...
There are lots of ghosts on these roads.
There are lots of children in the world.
There are lots of handsome men here.
There are lots of mean people in this world of ours...
There are lots of good things in Italy.
There are lots of ways to die.
There are lots of studies in the literature.
There are lots of different proteins that are known to affect aging.
There are lots of people who care about their freedom.
There are lots of things I didn't even mention.
There are lots of delicious and cheap foods.
There are lots of women everywhere.
There are lots of head injuries.
There are lots of apples this year.
There are lots of people like me.
There are lots of people who like girls' basketball.

Alternatives:

there are many patients.
there are numerous patients.
there are a large number of patients.
there are a plethora of patients.
there are countless patients.

There are a lot of patients.

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

This phrase is used to indicate that there is a large number of patients in a specific location or scenario.

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There are a lot of patients.
There are a lot more inside.
There are a lot of missing people.
There are a lot of things that need strength than you think.
There are a lot of great towns.
There are a lot of great investments that you can make.
There are a lot of votes.
There are a lot of people around.
There are a lot of sheep in the hills.
There are a lot of Puerto Ricans in New York.
There are a lot of rooftops in San Francisco.
There are a lot of ideas to die for.
There are a lot of snakes in Arizona.
There are a lot of assisted living facilities that may be disreputable.
There are a lot of farmers doing this today.
There are a lot of dynamics at play.
There are a lot of reasons why polling has become so inaccurate.
There are a lot of itchy trigger fingers.
There are a lot more where I found these.
There are a lot of copycats now.
There are a lot of casualties, sir.

Alternatives:

there are many patients.
there are numerous patients.
there are a large number of patients.
there are a plethora of patients.
there are countless patients.

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