De triagist
Example: De triagist beoordeelt snel de ernst van de klachten.
Definition
"De triagist" is a medical professional who quickly assesses the severity of patients' complaints to prioritize treatment urgency, often in emergency or telephone triage settings.
Etymology
The word "de triagist" originates from the French word 'triage,' meaning 'sorting' or 'selection,' combined with the suffix '-ist,' indicating a person who performs a specific role. It reflects the role of sorting patients based on urgency.
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"De triagist" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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