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Medical Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| provider | a professional person, group, or organization that delivers healthcare services to a patient population |
| patient | an individual who requires medical attention |
| intake | the process by which patients enter the care of a medical facility |
| inpatient | a medical designation that indicates that a patient is receiving care after having been formally admitted to a healthcare provider |
| outpatient | a medical designation that indicates a patient is receiving care without having been formally admitted to a healthcare provider |
| discharge | when patients are cleared to leave the care of a medical facility and receive instructions for ongoing care and treatment |
| healthcare delivery | the process of getting health services to patients who need medical attention |