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Recently patients have been given the third option of active surveillance.Tissue biopsies can be inaccessible in lung cancer patients.Patients rarely sue doctors who are thoughtful and caring.It means millions of cancer patients are getting treatment that is not up to scratch.Patients are waiting longer to see a consultant.Leicester hospitals declared a crisis and urged patients to stay away because waiting times were so long.The patient would also be made aware an alarm had been raised.This finding might encourage patients to seek treatment for health anxiety and to trust their heart.He sat quietly at a desk, methodical, patient and calm.Primary care trusts are not good at value for money or understanding what patients need.Patient care improved too because the deal encouraged quality.All of this calls for a new kind of patient who thinks differently about healthcare.Can one of his fellow patients help give him a reality check?Set your nephew a good example by being a source of calm and patient good humour.The charity says that isolation is a serious problem for cancer patients.His report said both groups of patients should get the highest employment and support allowance.Using it resulted in twice as many patients suppressing the virus.Some hospitals have also cancelled operations to make way for the most seriously ill flu patients.What should the relationship between doctor and patient be?The general criticism is that it takes too long for our patients to see a consultant.We were very good defensively and we were also very patient.At present there is a problem with using them for treating patients.The obese patients suffered more from infections and fatal heart conditions.The report also said overweight doctors and nurses were setting a bad example to patients.Three healthcare assistants have been charged after an investigation into the alleged abuse of elderly hospital patients.Successful treatment with one patient is not enough.Pilots will be set up to train nurses and healthcare assistants together in offering basic care to patients.Childcare used to be thought of as a job for kind and patient people rather than the academically gifted.Examples of poor practice uncovered included locking bedroom and other doors without explanation and patients staying in rehabilitation services for long periods.In Afghanistan she had only a single day in which no patients arrived.Miles was one of the loyal, patient workers.Both do their best to improve the food that arrives at a patient's bedside.Many patients are given mild sedatives or anti-depressants.

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patient

British English: patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ ADJECTIVE
If you are patient, you don't get angry quickly.
  • American English: patient
  • Arabic: صَبُورٌ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: paciente
  • Chinese: 耐心的
  • Croatian: strpljiv
  • Czech: trpělivý
  • Danish: tålmodig
  • Dutch: geduldig
  • European Spanish: paciente
  • Finnish: kärsivällinen
  • French: patient attentif
  • German: geduldig
  • Greek: υπομονετικός
  • Italian: paziente
  • Japanese: 忍耐強い
  • Korean: 인내심이 있는
  • Norwegian: tålmodig
  • Polish: cierpliwy
  • European Portuguese: paciente
  • Romanian: răbdător
  • Russian: терпеливый
  • Latin American Spanish: paciente que tiene paciencia
  • Swedish: tålmodig
  • Thai: อดทน
  • Turkish: sabırlı
  • Ukrainian: терплячий
  • Vietnamese: kiên nhẫn
British English: patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ NOUN
A patient is someone that a nurse or a doctor is looking after.
  • American English: patient
  • Arabic: مَرِيضٌ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: paciente
  • Chinese: 病人
  • Croatian: pacijent
  • Czech: pacient
  • Danish: patient
  • Dutch: patiënt
  • European Spanish: paciente
  • Finnish: potilas
  • French: patient hôpital
  • German: Patient
  • Greek: ασθενής
  • Italian: paziente
  • Japanese: 患者
  • Korean: 환자
  • Norwegian: pasient
  • Polish: pacjent
  • European Portuguese: paciente
  • Romanian: pacient
  • Russian: пациент
  • Latin American Spanish: paciente enfermo
  • Swedish: patient
  • Thai: คนป่วย
  • Turkish: hasta
  • Ukrainian: пацієнт
  • Vietnamese: bệnh nhân

All related terms of 'patient'

Chinese translation of 'patient'

patient

(ˈpeɪʃnt)

n (c)

  1. (Med) 病人 (bìngrén) (个(個), )

adj

  1. [person] 耐心的 (nàixīn de)
    to be patient with sb 对(對)某人有耐心 (duì mǒurén yǒu nàixīn)
(noun) 
Definition
a person who is receiving medical care
She specializes in the treatment of cancer patients.
Synonyms
sick person
case
Expensive hospital cases are monitored by a case manager.
sufferer
invalid
I hate being treated as an invalid.
(adjective) 
Definition
enduring difficult situations with an even temper
She was endlessly kind and patient with children.
Synonyms
forbearing
understanding
Her boss, who was very understanding, gave her time off.
forgiving
People are not in a very forgiving mood.
mild
He is a mild man, reasonable almost to the point of blandness.
accommodating
tolerant
They need to be tolerant of different points of view.
indulgent
His indulgent mother was willing to let him do what he wanted.
lenient
The Professor takes a slightly more lenient view.
even-tempered
Opposites
impatient
,
cross
,
bad-tempered
,
intolerant
,
cantankerous
,
ill-tempered
,
crotchety (informal)
,
ill-humoured
,
narky (British, slang)
,
ratty (British, New Zealand, informal)
,
abrupt
,
irritable
,
snappy
,
curt
,
brusque
,
irascible
,
testy
(adjective) 
Definition
persevering or diligent
years of patient devotion to her family
Synonyms
long-suffering
I went back to my wonderful, long-suffering wife.
resigned
He gave a resigned smile.
calm
Try to keep calm and just tell me what happened.
enduring
quiet
He's a nice quiet man.
composed
She was standing beside him, very calm and composed.
persistent
He phoned again this morning – he's very persistent.
philosophical
He was remarkably philosophical about his failure.
serene
She looked as calm and serene as always.
persevering
stoical
He had been stoical at their parting.
submissive
Most doctors want their patients to be submissive.
self-possessed
uncomplaining
untiring
an untiring fighter for justice, democracy and tolerance

Quotation

That patient is not like to recover who makes the doctor his heir [Thomas Fuller – Gnomologia]

Additional synonyms

in the sense of calm
Definition
not showing or not feeling agitation or excitement
Try to keep calm and just tell me what happened.
Synonyms
cool,
relaxed,
composed,
sedate,
undisturbed,
collected,
unmoved,
dispassionate,
unfazed (informal),
impassive,
unflappable (informal),
unruffled,
unemotional,
self-possessed,
imperturbable,
equable,
keeping your cool,
unexcited,
unexcitable,
as cool as a cucumber,
chilled (informal)
in the sense of case
Definition
a person or problem dealt with by a doctor, social worker, or solicitor
Expensive hospital cases are monitored by a case manager.
Synonyms
patient,
client,
sufferer
in the sense of composed
Definition
(of people) in control of their feelings
She was standing beside him, very calm and composed.
Synonyms
calm,
together (slang),
cool,
collected,
relaxed,
confident,
poised,
at ease,
laid-back (informal),
serene,
tranquil,
sedate,
self-controlled,
level-headed,
unfazed (informal),
unflappable,
unruffled,
self-possessed,
imperturbable,
unworried,
keeping your cool,
as cool as a cucumber,
chilled (informal),
grounded

Synonyms of 'patient'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of forgiving
Definition
willing to forgive
People are not in a very forgiving mood.
Synonyms
lenient,
tolerant,
compassionate,
clement,
patient,
mild,
humane,
gracious,
long-suffering,
merciful,
magnanimous,
forbearing,
willing to forgive,
soft-hearted
in the sense of indulgent
Definition
kind or lenient, often to excess
His indulgent mother was willing to let him do what he wanted.
Synonyms
lenient,
liberal,
kind,
kindly,
understanding,
gentle,
tender,
mild,
fond,
favourable,
tolerant,
gratifying,
easy-going,
compliant,
permissive,
forbearing
in the sense of invalid
Definition
a person who is disabled or chronically ill
I hate being treated as an invalid.
Synonyms
patient,
sufferer,
convalescent,
valetudinarian
in the sense of lenient
Definition
tolerant, not strict or severe
The Professor takes a slightly more lenient view.
Synonyms
merciful,
sparing,
gentle,
forgiving,
kind,
tender,
mild,
tolerant,
compassionate,
clement,
indulgent,
forbearing
in the sense of mild
Definition
gentle or temperate in character, climate, or behaviour
He is a mild man, reasonable almost to the point of blandness.
Synonyms
gentle,
kind,
easy,
soft,
pacific,
calm,
moderate,
forgiving,
tender,
pleasant,
mellow,
compassionate,
indulgent,
serene,
easy-going,
amiable,
meek,
placid,
docile,
merciful,
peaceable,
forbearing,
equable,
easy-oasy (slang),
chilled (informal)
in the sense of persistent
Definition
showing persistence
He phoned again this morning – he's very persistent.
Synonyms
determined,
dogged,
fixed,
steady,
enduring,
stubborn,
persevering,
resolute,
tireless,
tenacious,
steadfast,
obstinate,
indefatigable,
immovable,
assiduous,
obdurate,
stiff-necked,
unflagging,
pertinacious
in the sense of philosophical
Definition
calm and stoical in the face of difficulties or disappointments
He was remarkably philosophical about his failure.
Synonyms
stoical,
calm,
composed,
patient,
cool,
collected,
resigned,
serene,
tranquil,
sedate,
impassive,
unruffled,
imperturbable
in the sense of quiet
Definition
modest or reserved
He's a nice quiet man.
Synonyms
reserved,
retiring,
shy,
collected,
gentle,
mild,
composed,
serene,
sedate,
meek,
placid,
docile,
unflappable (informal),
phlegmatic,
peaceable,
imperturbable,
equable,
even-tempered,
unexcitable
in the sense of resigned
Definition
content to endure something unpleasant
He gave a resigned smile.
Synonyms
stoical,
patient,
subdued,
long-suffering,
compliant,
submissive,
acquiescent,
unresisting,
unprotesting
in the sense of serene
Definition
peaceful or calm
She looked as calm and serene as always.
Synonyms
calm,
peaceful,
tranquil,
composed,
sedate,
placid,
undisturbed,
untroubled,
unruffled,
imperturbable,
chilled (informal)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of stoical
Definition
suffering great difficulties without showing one's feelings
He had been stoical at their parting.
Synonyms
resigned,
long-suffering,
phlegmatic,
philosophic,
cool,
calm,
indifferent,
stoic,
dispassionate,
impassive,
stolid,
imperturbable
in the sense of submissive
Definition
showing quiet obedience
Most doctors want their patients to be submissive.
Synonyms
meek,
passive,
obedient,
compliant,
patient,
resigned,
yielding,
accommodating,
humble,
subdued,
lowly,
abject,
amenable,
docile,
dutiful,
ingratiating,
malleable,
deferential,
pliant,
obsequious,
uncomplaining,
tractable,
acquiescent,
biddable,
unresisting,
bootlicking (informal),
obeisant
in the sense of tolerant
Definition
accepting of the beliefs, actions, etc., of other people
They need to be tolerant of different points of view.
Synonyms
broad-minded,
understanding,
sympathetic,
open-minded,
patient,
fair,
soft,
catholic,
charitable,
indulgent,
easy-going,
long-suffering,
lax,
lenient,
permissive,
magnanimous,
free and easy,
forbearing,
kind-hearted,
unprejudiced,
complaisant,
latitudinarian,
unbigoted,
easy-oasy (slang)
in the sense of understanding
Definition
kind, sympathetic, or tolerant towards people
Her boss, who was very understanding, gave her time off.
Synonyms
sympathetic,
kind,
compassionate,
considerate,
kindly,
accepting,
patient,
sensitive,
forgiving,
discerning,
tolerant,
responsive,
perceptive,
forbearing
in the sense of untiring
an untiring fighter for justice, democracy and tolerance
Synonyms
tireless,
constant,
persistent,
patient,
dogged,
determined,
devoted,
steady,
dedicated,
staunch,
persevering,
incessant,
unremitting,
indefatigable,
unflagging,
unfaltering,
unwearied
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