Patient Care

noun the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity

adjective committed (showing dedication or loyalty)

• The company values employees who show dedication and commitment to their work.
• If you want to succeed in this job, you have to show some serious commitment.
• You gotta be all in, no half-hearted commitment allowed.
• His commitment to the cause was like a burning flame that could not be extinguished.

noun a mental disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation with one's health and an unrealistic fear of having a serious medical condition

• Hypochondria is a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness.
• Some people with hypochondria constantly think they have a new illness every time they experience a symptom.
• My friend's hypochondria is off the charts - every little ache or pain sends them into a panic.
• His hypochondria was like a dark cloud that followed him around, always casting doubt on his well-being.

noun a person who is abnormally anxious about their health

adjective relating to or characteristic of a hypochondriac

• The doctor diagnosed him as a hypochondriac due to his persistent belief in having serious illnesses despite medical reassurance.
• She's such a hypochondriac, always convinced she has a rare disease whenever she feels a little off.
• My friend is a total hypochondriac, always freaking out over every little ache and pain.
• The company's CEO was a hypochondriac when it came to the financial health of the business, constantly worrying about potential risks and setbacks.

noun A person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital.

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• The nurse administered the medication to the patient.
• The nurse helped the patient take their medicine.
• The nurse gave the patient their meds.
• The nurse was like a guardian angel, watching over the patient.

noun a patient who receives medical treatment without being admitted to a hospital

adjective relating to or intended for outpatient treatment or care

• The hospital offers a variety of outpatient services for minor medical issues.
• You can just go to the outpatient clinic for your check-up, no need to stay overnight.
• I'm just an outpatient today, nothing serious.
• She's more of an outpatient when it comes to dealing with difficult situations, preferring to avoid them altogether.

noun a person who is unwell or suffering from an illness or disease

• The doctor is attending to a sick person in the emergency room.
• I heard there's a sick person in the hospital.
• Yo, there's a sick person at the clinic, man.
• She's like a sick person, always needing attention and care.

noun a mark or sign indicating the rear or last position

• The back marker in the race struggled to keep up with the rest of the competitors.
• The back marker was way behind everyone else in the race.
• That back marker is lagging so far behind, they might as well give up.
• Being the back marker in a project team can feel isolating and demotivating.

noun Maslow's hierarchy of needs - a theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow in his 1943 paper 'A Theory of Human Motivation'. It is often depicted as a pyramid with five levels of needs, starting with basic physiological needs at the bottom and progre

• In order to understand human motivation, one must study Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
• If you want to know why people do the things they do, check out Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
• Maslow's hierarchy of needs is like the ultimate roadmap for human behavior.
• Just like a pyramid, Maslow's hierarchy of needs shows us the building blocks of human fulfillment.

noun refers to a meeting that occurs before the main meeting

adjective describes the meeting as happening before the main meeting

• The pre-meeting agenda has been circulated among all participants for review.
• Let's have a quick chat before the meeting starts to go over the main points.
• We should touch base before the meeting to make sure we're all on the same page.
• The pre-meeting is like the warm-up before the main event, getting us ready for what's to come.

noun A gentle or light touch or caress.

• The artist carefully applied the paint with a soft touch to create a realistic portrait.
• She has a soft touch when it comes to baking, everything she makes is delicious.
• He's known for having a soft touch with animals, they always seem to calm down around him.
• Her words had a soft touch, gently comforting those in need.

noun A person who is responsible for granting or denying access to a particular area or information

• The access clerk at the library helped me find the book I was looking for.
• I asked the access clerk at the hospital for directions to the nearest restroom.
• The access clerk at the DMV was super chill and helped me with my license renewal.
• The access clerk to the CEO's office holds the key to important information within the company.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

• When attending a formal event, it is important to dress appropriately and act accordingly.
• If you want to fit in with the group, just watch how they behave and act accordingly.
• If you want to impress your crush, you gotta play it cool and act accordingly.
• Life is like a stage, and we must learn our lines and act accordingly to succeed.