The occupational physician
Example: The occupational physician helps workers stay healthy at work.
Definition
The occupational physician is a medical professional specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses, ensuring workers maintain their health and safety in the workplace.
Etymology
The term "occupational physician" combines 'occupational,' relating to work or employment, and 'physician,' from the Latin 'physica,' meaning natural science or medicine. Did you know? The role emerged during the Industrial Revolution when workplace health became a critical concern.
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"The occupational physician" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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