| Consumers |
Consumer is an individual, group of people, or community that uses a service or commodity. People who use health care products or services are consumers of health care. |
| Patient |
Patient is a person who is waiting for or undergoing medical treatment and care. The word patient came from a Latin word meaning “to suffer” or “to bear”. Traditionally the person receiving health care has been called a patient. Usually, people become patients when they seek assistance because of illness or for surgery. |
| Clients |
Clients is a person who engages in the service or services of another who is qualified to provide this service. The term client presents the receiver of health care as laboratories in the care, as people who are also responsible for their own health. The health status of the client is the responsibility of the individual in collaboration with health professionals. |
