clinician

[kli-nish-uhn]

noun

1. a physician or other qualified person who is involved in the treatment and observation of living patients, as distinguished from one engaged in research.

2. a person who teaches or conducts sessions at a clinic.

clinician

/ klɪˈnɪʃən /

noun

1. a physician, psychiatrist, etc, who specializes in clinical work as opposed to one engaged in laboratory or experimental studies

Word History and Origins

Origin of clinician¹

First recorded in 1870–75; clinic + -ian

Example Sentences

Some clinicians and campaigners question whether the trial is ethical.

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“Work on teen safety is deeply important, which is why we collaborate with clinicians, policymakers and researchers around the world,” she said.

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Some clinicians may be reluctant to assign diagnoses to young children, according to the study.

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The facility offers premium gym equipment, full-body red-light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a Finnish sauna, cold plunges, a float therapy pool, and a team of coaches and clinicians to assist members at no extra cost.

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Conducted by a panel of external clinicians, chaired by Andrew Kennedy KC, it said the care "did not meet the standards they would expect".

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