Patient

A patient is any person who receives medical attention, care, or treatment http://www.answers.com/patient&r=67. A patient is often ill or injured and is being treated by, or in need of treatment by, a physician or other medical professional. Health consumer or health care consumer is another name for patient, usually used by some governmental agencies, insurance companies, and/or patient groups.

See also

• Medicine
• Patient empowerment
• Patients' Bill of Rights (US)