What is another word for outpatient?
Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtpˈe͡ɪʃənt] (IPA) 
Outpatient is a term used to describe patients who are not admitted to hospital but receive medical attention. There are several synonyms for the word outpatient, including ambulatory, external, non-resident, clinic patient, day patient, and walk-in patient depending on the context of the medical treatment. Ambulatory refers to a patient who is able to walk and move around independently. External is often used in the context of external clinics or medical services not provided within a hospital. Non-resident refers to a patient who is not admitted to a hospital. Clinic patient is used for those receiving treatment at a clinic or specialized medical center. Day patient refers to a patient who receives care during the day but is not required to stay overnight, and walk-in patient refers to those who seek medical attention without an appointment.
