De afdelingshoofd
Example: Het afdelingshoofd helpt patiënten op de ziekenhuisafdeling.
Definition
"De afdelingshoofd" refers to the head or chief of a department, particularly in a medical setting, who oversees the staff and operations of a hospital ward or specialized unit, ensuring efficient patient care and management.
Etymology
The term "de afdelingshoofd" comes from Dutch, where "afdeling" means department or division, and "hoofd" means head or chief. It literally translates to 'department head,' reflecting the role of a person leading a specific section, especially in hospitals.
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"De afdelingshoofd" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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the department head