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License (Medicine)
License (pronounced: /ˈlaɪsəns/) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to the legal permission granted to a healthcare professional to practice their profession in a specific jurisdiction.
Etymology
The term 'license' is derived from the Latin word 'licentia', which means 'freedom' or 'permission'.
Related Terms
- Medical License: A document that provides proof of a healthcare professional's legal authority to practice medicine in a particular jurisdiction.
- Licensing Board: A regulatory body that oversees the issuance of licenses to healthcare professionals.
- License Renewal: The process of renewing a healthcare professional's license to ensure they continue to meet the necessary standards of practice.
- License Suspension: A disciplinary action taken by a licensing board that temporarily revokes a healthcare professional's license due to misconduct or failure to meet professional standards.
- License Revocation: A disciplinary action taken by a licensing board that permanently revokes a healthcare professional's license due to serious misconduct or failure to meet professional standards.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on License
- Wikipedia's article - License
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