# Patient

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R9auCu5af3YRnpebdBnsVkv

## Labels

**Alternative Labels:**

- Healthcare Recipient
- Medical Care Receiver

## Definition

A Patient is an individual who receives medical care, treatment, or other health services from a healthcare provider or institution. This person is under professional care due to illness, injury, or for preventive health measures, and is the recipient of medical attention, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCEDL3kMYgjFUEOhOyGp3IE

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