as in physician
a medical professional who works directly with patients rather than in a laboratory or as a researcher
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Recent Examples of clinician
The tool takes away the burden of note-taking during an appointment and allows clinicians to be more engaged with patients.
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Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 4 Jan. 2025
Medical supervision is key Some providers are still comfortable offering microdosing for select patients with one caveat — that people should always consult a health care clinician before altering their medication regimen.
—Shiv Sudhakar, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
Another early study, using Medicare claims data, reported that telehealth was associated with slightly more hospitalizations and encounters with clinicians, as well as with modestly higher per-patient costs.
—Paula Span, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Now, with the Mobile Crisis Team, clinicians specially trained for helping students in crisis can refer them to helpful resources and provide follow-up care.
—Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 19 Dec. 2024
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Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 4 Jan. 2025
Medical supervision is key Some providers are still comfortable offering microdosing for select patients with one caveat — that people should always consult a health care clinician before altering their medication regimen.
—Shiv Sudhakar, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
Another early study, using Medicare claims data, reported that telehealth was associated with slightly more hospitalizations and encounters with clinicians, as well as with modestly higher per-patient costs.
—Paula Span, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Now, with the Mobile Crisis Team, clinicians specially trained for helping students in crisis can refer them to helpful resources and provide follow-up care.
—Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinician
Noun
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An advisory about fine particle air pollution from the highest-ranking physician in the United States would be a powerful tool in helping policymakers and communities better protect the health of current and future generations for years to come.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Both graduated compression stockings and anti-embolism stockings typically require a prescription from a primary care physician or a specialist, if the condition is more severe.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Guthrie remembers calling her doctor in a panic, sure that the tightness that had taken hold in her chest was a heart attack.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
21 Jan. 2025
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New this season, doctors from the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at UConn Health will be set up on the concourse to offer free cancer screenings and education, as well as skin cancer checks prior to the game in the atrium.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Every member of this person’s care team—from nurses and social workers to residents and attendings—nodded in agreement.—
Zoe Adams,
Scientific American,
22 Oct. 2024
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More interns sleep together in the closet than attendings!—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Sep. 2024
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Her journey from hospitalist to a leader in lifestyle medicine is driven by a powerful belief that health is determined by the total quality of one's life.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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Five hospitalists from Washington Regional volunteer their time and are available on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, said Solomon Burchfield, program director at New Beginnings.—
Stacy Ryburn,
arkansasonline.com,
23 Oct. 2024
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“Clinician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinician. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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