Bound to console a patient in part (4)
I believe the answer is:
leap
'bound' is the definition.
('leap' can be a synonym of 'bound')
'console a patient in part' is the wordplay.
'in part' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'LEAP' is hidden within 'console a patient'.
'to' is the link.
(Other definitions for leap that I've seen before include "Basket" , "Jump suddenly" , "Sudden surge" , "Spring suddenly" , "'Look before you . . . .'" .)