flying doctor

American  

noun

Australian.

1. a doctor listed with local authorities as willing to be flown to remote areas to give emergency medical care.

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flying doctor British  

noun

1. (in areas of sparse or scattered population) a doctor who visits patients by aircraft

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Etymology

Origin of flying doctor

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

She described one particular shift when she was working as the flying doctor covering the islands as "one of the best days of my entire life".

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2023

He was known as a "flying doctor" of Irish motorcycle sport.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2015

The 35-year-old was known as a "flying doctor" of Irish motorcycle sport.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2015

The only flying doctor in the country was a Quaker, but Evangelical Vietnam veterans were flying her around the perilous terrain, going without every sort of material comfort, living their faith.

From Salon • May 22, 2011