patient and their family; patient's family
Refers collectively to a patient and their relatives, often in medical or caregiving contexts.
The doctor explained the condition to the patient and their family.
Consent from the patient and their family is required.
Refers only to the patient, not including their family.
Refers to family in general, not specifically in a medical context.
Compound of 患者 (patient) and 家族 (family).