What does the cryptic crossword clue "One not in need of a bed is not to be considered long-suffering (3-7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OUT (synonym="‘not to be considered’") + PATIENT (synonym="‘long-suffering’") = OUTPATIENT The answer is OUTPATIENT.

One not in need of a bed is not to be considered long-suffering (3-7)

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