patient

Definition for patient

adjective as in capable, willing to endure

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calm, forgiving, gentle, quiet, tolerant

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accommodating, composed, easygoing, enduring, even-tempered, forbearing, imperturbable, indulgent, lenient, meek, mild, mild-tempered, persevering, persistent, philosophic, philosophical, resigned, self-possessed, serene, stoical, submissive, tranquil, uncomplaining, unruffled, untiring

noun as in person being treated for medical problem

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case, inmate, subject, sufferer, victim

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convalescent, emergency, invalid, outpatient, shut-in

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sick person

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Science requires us to be patient.

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At a virtual hearing on Monday, the panel said there was evidence Ms Robinson's contact with the patient, a 34-year-old man, had "caused him distress".

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A nurse who admitted having a relationship with an "extremely vulnerable" mental health patient under her care has been suspended for 12 months.

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Jessica Robinson was working at Cygnet Hospital Wyke in Bradford when she contacted the patient on social media before they started a four-month relationship in 2022, a Nursing and Midwifery Council fitness to practise hearing was told.

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A second patient was implanted with the device in July.

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