Description

Inpatients are individuals who are admitted to a hospital or healthcare facility for treatment that requires at least one overnight stay. This term is used to distinguish them from outpatients, who receive care without being admitted.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'pacientes internos' is the standard term used in clinical settings. Common variants may include 'pacientes hospitalizados' or 'internados', but these should be avoided in formal contexts to maintain clarity. Ensure to confirm the patient's status to avoid confusion with outpatient terms.

Example Sentences

EN: The hospital has a dedicated ward for inpatients requiring long-term care.

ES: El hospital tiene una sala dedicada a los pacientes internos que requieren atención a largo plazo.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'inpatients' with 'outpatients'; misinterpreting related terms like 'hospitalizados'; using colloquial terms that may not be understood in a clinical context.