One who gets the treatment is not easily provoked (7)

I believe the answer is:

patient

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'not easily provoked' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for patient that I've seen before include "One being treated" , "Calmly enduring like hospital inmate" , "Willing to wait" , "Unhurried" , "One receives medical care" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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