potilassidonnainen
Potilassidonnainen is a Finnish term that combines potilas (patient) and sidonnainen (anxious or anxious person). The word is used in medical and psychiatric contexts to denote a patient who experiences significant anxiety or who displays anxious behaviours during hospitalisation. It is not a formal diagnostic category but rather a colloquial descriptor used by clinicians, nurses, and caregivers to communicate the emotional state of the patient.
The concept arose in the 1970s as mental health professionals sought a concise way to refer to
Understanding the term is useful for foreign researchers studying Finnish mental health practices. It reflects the