clinician

American  

[kli-nish-uhn] / klɪˈnɪʃ ən /

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.

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clinician British  

/ klɪˈnɪʃən /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of clinician

First recorded in 1870–75; clinic + -ian

Example Sentences

Until last month, clinicians lacked a standardized way to document this condition.

From Science Daily

“Yet nurses prepared at these levels are essential to the workforce — as advanced practice nurses, faculty, researchers, and expert clinicians,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Some clinicians and campaigners question whether the trial is ethical.

From BBC

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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