Medical Professional
/ˈmɛdɪkəl prəˈfɛʃənəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A person licensed or certified to provide medical services, including diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients, recognized under law to practice medicine or related health professions.
The medical professional must comply with patient privacy laws when handling health information.
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- medical professional
- medical professionals
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Commentary
Legally, the term encompasses various regulated roles, not just physicians; precise definition depends on specific statutory or regulatory contexts.
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