Why are those of us who are ill/injured referred to as "patient" when the truly patient people are the medical personnel? Everybody, switch!

May 27, 2016 · 8:16 AM UTC

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Replying to @mholzschlag
because the word patient means “sufferer”
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I have an old boyfriend that (still) calls me "Literal Girl" - I'd like to pass the crown onto you for that one, Literal Guy. ;-)
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