An ________ is a patient who receives services for a short amount of time (less than 24 hours) in a physician's office or clinic, without being kept overnight.

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An outpatient is a patient who receives medical treatment or services for a short amount of time (less than 24 hours) in a physician's office or clinic, without being kept overnight. An inpatient, on the other hand, is a patient who is admitted to a hospital or healthcare facility and stays overnight or for a prolonged period for medical treatment or surgery. An ambulatory patient is another term for an outpatient, so option C is incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is B) outpatient.

An ________ Is a Patient Who Receives Services for a Short