The patient and/family is responsible for providing, to the best of their knowledge, accurate and complete information about present complaints, past illnesses, hospitalizations, medications, and other matters relating to the patient's health.

A person who requires medical care. A person receiving medical or dental care or treatment. A person under a physician's care for a particular disease or condition. A person who is waiting for or undergoing medical treatment and care.

Being able to understand these types of patients and finding ways to work with them is essential to building a healthcare worker/patient relationship. There are 3 patients that you are sure to see in your career – the inconsistent patient, the anxious patient, and the quiet patient.

5 Types of Patients (and How They've Changed in the Last 15 Years...

• The Independent Skeptic. One of the toughest to deal with, this type of patient is naturally skeptical about expert advice.
• The Researcher.
• The Passive Dependent.
• “I'm flexible”
• The Open-minded “Explorer”

Patient people may also experience fewer negative emotions. That's because with patience, you're better equipped to deal with stressful and challenging moments in life. This helps your overall mental health and well-being. Patience can even help you avoid and recover from burnout.

Patients hold the ultimate responsibility of selecting the right team members, determining the primary objective based on their lifestyle and values, adhering to the treatment or recovery plan, and persisting, enduring until the team has reached the end of their work.”

a person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary: I'm a patient of Dr Stephens; please could I make an appointment to see her? The patient had surgery on his heart. A number of patients have been successfully treated with the new drug.

Patient comes from the Latin “patiens,” from “patior,” to suffer or bear. The patient, in this language, is truly passive - bearing whatever suffering is necessary and tolerating patiently the interventions of the outside expert.

Types of Patients

• The self-diagnozer. You know this patient.
• The one with the overbearing family.
• The one you get attached to.
• The skeptic.
• The one that never goes to the doctor.
• Indolent patients.
• Hypochondriacs and hypersensitive patients.
• The one who reminds you why you do what you do.

The first category is chronic patients who go and see their doctor every month or more. They have some sort of chronic disease which requires them to take part in the healthcare system on a regular basis. The second category is “healthy” patients.

Great patient care ensures that the patient is kept happy and comfortable with their well-being in mind. Acknowledging and taking care of patient concerns demonstrates that you see them as humans with unique needs. Patient care ultimately comes from the heart.

Achieving your goals: One of the most important benefits of patience in your career is that it allows you to achieve your goals. Facing and overcoming obstacles builds endurance and confidence, and the satisfaction you receive from achieving each milestone goal can help you to stay motivated in your career.