O médico do trabalho
Example: O médico do trabalho cuida da saúde dos funcionários.
Definition
"O médico do trabalho" refers to a health professional specialized in occupational medicine who focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of work-related illnesses and injuries, ensuring the health and safety of employees in their workplace environment.
Etymology
The term "o médico do trabalho" comes from Portuguese, where "médico" means doctor and "do trabalho" means 'of work' or 'of the workplace.' It literally translates as 'the doctor of work,' highlighting the role's focus on workers' health within occupational settings.
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the occupational doctor