What does the cryptic crossword clue "Checked out patient before doctor’s introduction (5)" mean?

The definition is "Checked out". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. CASE (synonym of "patient") + D (first letter of "doctor's") [first letter: "introduction"]; definition: "Checked out" The answer is CASED.

Checked out patient before doctor’s introduction (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29227 | 17 Across | 2023-11-14 flower

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