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pasienten

Pasienten is the definite form of the Norwegian noun pasient, used to refer to a person who receives medical care. In Norwegian, pasienten appears in clinical notes, discharge summaries, patient information materials, and other healthcare communications. The term is used in both Bokmål and Nynorsk contexts as the standard definite form of the root noun.

Etymology and meaning: The word derives from Latin patiens, meaning one who suffers, via French patient and

Role in healthcare: The patient is central to ethical and legal norms in medicine. Patients have autonomy

Usage and practice: In clinical documentation and everyday communication, pasienten is used to describe the person

Contemporary considerations: Digital health, telemedicine, and data-sharing practices influence how pasienten engages with the healthcare system

the
broader
European
medical
vocabulary.
The
term
reflects
the
traditional
concept
of
a
person
under
medical
care
due
to
illness
or
injury.
and
the
right
to
receive
information
about
their
condition
and
treatment,
and
to
give
informed
consent.
Privacy
and
confidentiality
are
protected
by
law
and
professional
guidelines,
with
sensitive
health
data
subject
to
data
protection
regulations.
Healthcare
aims
to
support
patient
safety,
dignity,
and
active
participation
in
decisions
about
their
care,
often
through
shared
decision-making
and
patient-centered
care
approaches.
receiving
care,
as
in
discussions
of
treatment
plans,
test
results,
or
care
transitions.
Clear
communication
and
attention
to
health
literacy
are
important
to
ensure
that
patients
understand
their
options,
risks,
and
expected
outcomes.
and
how
their
information
is
stored
and
handled.
Advocacy
and
patient
rights
remain
central
to
improving
access,
safety,
and
quality
of
care
for
individuals
identified
as
pasienten.