What Is the Plural of “Patient”?

The word patient is a regular English noun. Its plural form is formed by simply adding -s.

Singular: patient
Plural: patients

Examples in sentences:

• The doctor saw three patients this morning.
• Hospital patients require compassionate care.
• She works as a nurse caring for elderly patients.

Note: The word patient can also be used as an adjective (e.g., “a patient listener”), but when used as a noun referring to someone receiving medical care, its plural is always patients.