pdoc says "patient". i agree that medical drs probably use "patient" more often.

not sure what old-T/Austin-T say... probably "client", although i haven't paid too much attention.

i would refer to myself as a "client" with my Ts, and i would be upset if they said "patient". with pdoc, i remember being surprised when he used to say "patient", but i think it is almost reassuring now... my trust in him has grown, and so now it's ok that i am his "patient" - he still gives me autonomy to make my own decisions, but it's kind of reassuring to think that he has the capacity to look after me should i need to be a "patient" also.