Description

An outpatient is a patient who receives medical treatment without being admitted to a hospital. Outpatients typically visit a healthcare facility for diagnosis, treatment, or follow-up care and return home the same day.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should maintain a formal register when using the term 'paciente ambulatorio' in clinical settings. Be aware that some may use 'paciente externo' as a colloquial alternative, but it is advisable to stick to the glossary term to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The outpatient will return for a follow-up appointment next week.

ES: El paciente ambulatorio regresará para una cita de seguimiento la próxima semana.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'outpatient' with 'inpatient'; misinterpreting 'paciente ambulatorio' as a patient who is hospitalized; using informal language when addressing the term.