fellow patient
- roommateOne sharing living quarters
- wardProtected person; division
- bedsideNear the mattress
- hospitalMedical treatment facility
- gownLong formal garment
waiting · diagnosis · treatment · recovery · clinic · therapy · symptoms · illness · companion · neighbor · surgery · visiting · hours · medication · support · group · healing · shared
role in medical setting
fellow patientdoctor
Licensed medical healer
physician · nurse · healthcare provider · medical staff · attending physician
shared vs. unshared patient status
fellow patientvisitor
Short-term guest
family member · outsider · outpatient · stranger · guest