My husband is starting a medical practice devoted to helping patients with knee and hip symptoms. He is concerned that term patient is too demeaning and not representative of the best health care relationship. He believes that the best care requires the establishment of a partnership. Recognising this philosophy, should the people in the practice refer to people with health care needs as: A.) Patients B.) Clients C.) Partners D.) Someone else - if so, What would be a better term? Thank You