Example: Der leitende Arzt trifft wichtige Entscheidungen im Krankenhaus.
Definition
"Der leitende Arzt" refers to the chief physician or senior medical doctor responsible for overseeing medical staff, making important decisions, and ensuring patient care quality in a hospital or medical facility.
Translations
the chief physician
el médico jefe
de hoofdarts
el metge responsable
le médecin chef
Etymology
The term "der leitende Arzt" comes from German, where "leitende" is the present participle of "leiten," meaning 'to lead,' and "Arzt" means 'doctor.' It literally translates to 'the leading doctor,' reflecting the role's position of authority in healthcare settings.
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the chief physician