Medical professional
Medical professional
A medical professional (pronunciation: /ˈmɛdɪkəl prəˈfɛʃənəl/) is a health care provider who exercises his or her skills and expertise in the field of medicine. They are often involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and other health conditions.
Etymology
The term "medical professional" is derived from the Latin word "medicus", meaning "physician", and the English word "professional", which refers to a person who is engaged in a specified activity as their main paid occupation.
Related terms
- Physician: A medical professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
- Nurse: A healthcare professional who is focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life.
- Pharmacist: A healthcare professional who practices in pharmacy, the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use.
- Dentist: A medical professional who specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity.
- Therapist: A broad term for professionals who are trained in various fields of therapy, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and psychotherapy.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical professional
- Wikipedia's article - Medical professional
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