Is it correct if I say I have known this applicant for 13 years in the capacity of my patient?

Question

I was her doctor.
Should I say I know her in the capacity of my patient ?
She also worked for me as a volunteer. So , in the capacity of volunteer? or what ?

Answer 1

Don't say "patient",
Say "client"
I've been working in a hospital since 1993.
We use to say "patient", but now we are told that we need to be referring to them as "clients" instead.
I think it sounds better, they aren't feeling insulted or offended.

Answer 2

The applicant and I have been working together for the last 13 years, she graciously volunteered her services during that time.

Don't use patient, use volunteer if it is a fill in the blank comment.

Answer 3

I would not mention that the applicant had been your patient. Only discuss the person as a volunteer worker.

Answer 4

Here we go again... You could say... I have personally known "Jane Doe" as both a patient of mine for the past 13 years and also as a volunteer for "sexual favors" for the past 10 years.

Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions

Dr. Doolittle

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Answer 5

"I have known so and so, both personally and proffesionally for 13 years. She is responsible, reliable and mature".