Shrinkwrapped has thoughts on why those of us in the mental health field are supposed to call our patients "clients" instead of "patients." Go take a look.

Update: So from the comments thus far, we have differing opinions as to whether readers wish to be called clients or patients--personally, I don't give a damn so long as my doctor treats me with respect and is competent. That is what I do for my patients--uh...clients, or whatever. What do you think?

Update II: Ice Scribe has some more thoughts on doctors being called "providers."