noun.
A patient whose treatment needs at least one night's residence in a hospital; a hospitalizedpatient.
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noun.
a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated
Word Usage
"The psychology practicum student will be afforded the opportunity to develop skills in inpatient consultation with a rehabilitation population, including inpatient children and adolescents and their families."