Medical director
Medical Director
A Medical Director is a healthcare professional who is responsible for overseeing the medical operations within a healthcare organization. This role is typically held by a physician who has significant experience in the medical field.
Pronunciation
Med-i-cal Di-rec-tor
Etymology
The term "Medical Director" is derived from the Latin words "medicus" meaning "doctor" and "directus" meaning "to lead or guide".
Role and Responsibilities
The Medical Director is responsible for ensuring the quality of healthcare services provided by the organization. This includes overseeing the medical staff, developing and implementing medical policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The Medical Director also plays a key role in patient care, often serving as the primary physician for patients within the organization.
Related Terms
- Physician: A healthcare professional who practices medicine.
- Healthcare Organization: An entity that provides medical services to patients.
- Medical Staff: The team of healthcare professionals who provide patient care within a healthcare organization.
- Healthcare Regulations: The laws and rules that govern the provision of healthcare services.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical director
- Wikipedia's article - Medical director
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