Paying for somebody giving patient attention (8)
I believe the answer is:
treating
This might be a double definition.
'paying for somebody' is the first definition.
'treating' can be an answer for 'paying' (I've seen this in another clue). I'm unsure of the 'for somebody' bit.
'giving patient attention' is the second definition.
'treating' can be an answer for 'giving' (treating is a kind of giving). I am not sure about the 'patient attention' bit.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for treating that I've seen before include "Discussing (a subject)" , "Giving medical care to" , "Negotiating (with); handling" , "Giving medical attention or paying for someone" , "Standing a drink" .)