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patient

[pey-shuhnt] / ˈpeɪ ʃənt /


NOUN
person being treated for medical problem
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He said there had been sudden changes in his world, including in his marriage and finances, as well as a realisation about his dental practice – "a sudden inability to function with patients".

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The target requires 92% of patients to be seen in 18 weeks.

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"The patient was clear that he didn't want medical attention, but he did want help getting home, so I called our control room to agree next steps," she said.

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The investigation was prompted by concern about patient safety following a series of infections and several deaths including that of 10-year-old Milly Main.

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The hairdresser doesn't feel her game was impacted by her stammer as the other contestants would be patient and allow her to speak her mind.

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