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
Partnerships between innovators, clinicians, and researchers, supported by dedicated funding streams, can accelerate the pace of discovery in women’s health.
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Anna Byrne, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024
Samples are sent back to partner labs and reviewed by licensed clinicians, letting customers get diagnosed remotely.
—Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
This allows clinicians to understand how severe and advanced your case is.
Blood tests determine how well your immune system is fighting pneumonia.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Some clinicians believe this is the case because women’s bodies may absorb a greater amount of the medication.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
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Anna Byrne, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024
Samples are sent back to partner labs and reviewed by licensed clinicians, letting customers get diagnosed remotely.
—Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
This allows clinicians to understand how severe and advanced your case is.
Blood tests determine how well your immune system is fighting pneumonia.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Some clinicians believe this is the case because women’s bodies may absorb a greater amount of the medication.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for clinician
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinician
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There is one primary care physician for every 5,080 residents in Williamsburg County.Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Katz is a physician and former state senator who was a Democrat but changed his party affiliation to independent.Donna M. Owens, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The problem is particularly troublesome in areas of the country without doctors, nurses, midwives or medical centers specializing in maternity care.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Depending on the severity of the symptoms, your primary care doctor can refer you to a gastroenterologist or a colorectal surgeon for a closer look.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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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 mother was told this by the hospitalist, also a doctor, but not the main doctor, not the one who makes the decisions.Weike Wang, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2024
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Health systems, hospitals, labor and delivery units, and OB hospitalist programs must also help their clinicians navigate evolving legislation by ensuring a strong understanding of how to interpret the laws and continue practicing their oath to do no harm.Mark N. Simon, STAT, 19 July 2024
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“Clinician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinician. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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