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healthcare professional

[ˈhɛlθˌkɛr ˌprəˈfɛʃənəl]
nounpl: healthcare professionals
profissional de saúde
1. A person trained and licensed to provide medical care and health services to patients
The healthcare professional examined the patient thoroughly before making a diagnosis.
O profissional de saúde examinou o paciente minuciosamente antes de fazer o diagnóstico.
2. Any member of the medical team, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and other allied health workers
Healthcare professionals work together to ensure quality patient care.
Os profissionais de saúde trabalham juntos para garantir o cuidado de qualidade ao paciente.
Synonyms
medical professionalhealthcare workerhealth practitionerclinicianmedical practitioner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
profissional de saúde
most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
profissional da área de saúde
alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
profissional de cuidados de saúde
preferred terminology in Portugal
Rio de Janeiro
profissional de saúde
standard usage, same as general Brazilian

Related Idioms & Phrases

healthcare professional network
registered healthcare professional
allied healthcare professional
frontline healthcare professional
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