Proceduralist
Proceduralist
Proceduralist (/proʊˈsiːdʒərəlɪst/) is a term used in the medical field to refer to a healthcare professional who performs procedures as a significant part of their role. The term is often used to distinguish these professionals from those who primarily provide diagnostic or therapeutic services.
Etymology
The term "proceduralist" is derived from the word "procedure", which comes from the Latin procedere, meaning "to go forward". The suffix "-ist" is used to denote a person who practices or is concerned with something, or holds certain principles, doctrines, etc.
Related Terms
- Procedure: A series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner.
- Specialist: A person who concentrates primarily on a particular subject or activity; a person highly skilled in a specific and restricted field.
- Interventionalist: A physician who performs minimally invasive procedures for diagnostic or treatment purposes.
- Surgeon: A medical practitioner qualified to practice surgery.
- Physician: A person qualified to practice medicine, particularly one who specializes in diagnosis and medical treatment as opposed to surgery.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Proceduralist
- Wikipedia's article - Proceduralist
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