De physician assistant
Example: De physician assistant helpt de dokter in het ziekenhuis.
Definition
"Physician assistant" refers to a trained healthcare professional who supports doctors by performing medical tasks such as examining patients, diagnosing illnesses, and assisting in treatment within a hospital or clinical setting.
Etymology
The term "physician assistant" originates from English, combining "physician," meaning a medical doctor, and "assistant," indicating a helper or supporter. It reflects the role of this professional as a medical helper who works under the supervision of a physician.
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"De physician assistant" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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