An individual who seeks, receives, or is provided with medical care or treatment from a healthcare professional or institution. In a clinical context, patients are often diagnosed with a specific health condition and may participate in clinical research or trials to assess the effects of therapeutic interventions on their health status. Patients are entitled to privacy and confidentiality regarding their medical information and have rights regarding their treatment and participation in research.
US Department of Health and Human Services. National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NIH). Toolkit for Patient-Focused Therapy Development
