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a medical professional who works directly with patients rather than in a laboratory or as a researcher
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Recent Examples of clinicians
Sesame’s clinicians will also stay with the patient throughout any IMI RMA procedures to help translate medical terminology, provide emotional support, and offer any other care coordination needed.
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Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Instead of waiting for a patient’s next office appointment or crisis, clinicians will be able to intervene when warning signs appear.
—Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
This approach mirrors general health care, where clinicians rely on evidence, protocols and ongoing learning to improve outcomes and ensure consistent quality of care.
—Gwilym Roddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
But unlike medical devices or licensed clinicians, these systems operate without standardized clinical oversight or regulation.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
For over 50 years, researchers, clinicians and policymakers in the global health community have worked to eliminate infections such as onchocerciasis (also known as river blindness) and lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis).
—Philip Budge, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Based on answers, the algorithm would guide clinicians toward a diagnosis and offer a treatment suggestion.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
Medicine can adapt to this reality, and some clinicians already have.
—Scott Hamilton, STAT, 4 Mar. 2026
Cardinal Health also has some exciting growth initiatives, including a string of acquisitions of management service organizations, which are companies that handle the business operations for doctors and clinicians.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Instead of waiting for a patient’s next office appointment or crisis, clinicians will be able to intervene when warning signs appear.
—Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
This approach mirrors general health care, where clinicians rely on evidence, protocols and ongoing learning to improve outcomes and ensure consistent quality of care.
—Gwilym Roddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
But unlike medical devices or licensed clinicians, these systems operate without standardized clinical oversight or regulation.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
For over 50 years, researchers, clinicians and policymakers in the global health community have worked to eliminate infections such as onchocerciasis (also known as river blindness) and lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis).
—Philip Budge, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Based on answers, the algorithm would guide clinicians toward a diagnosis and offer a treatment suggestion.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
Medicine can adapt to this reality, and some clinicians already have.
—Scott Hamilton, STAT, 4 Mar. 2026
Cardinal Health also has some exciting growth initiatives, including a string of acquisitions of management service organizations, which are companies that handle the business operations for doctors and clinicians.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinicians
Noun
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The role includes overseeing physicians and other licensed medical staff involved in quality and patient safety programs, while also providing guidance, support and training.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The lack of transparency and supporting evidence for these changes has sown uncertainty for physicians, insurance providers, and families.—
Jerome Adams,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Sesame is an innovative self-pay healthcare with a platform that operates in all 50 states and connects patients directly with doctors without insurance as a middle-man.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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Singer said some doctors in his home state of Arizona are looking to more liberal California for vaccine recommendations.—
Angela Hart,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Officers were able to locate a 17-year-old boy who had been stabbed in the back, and he was taken to the hospital by medics in stable condition.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Authorities said the medics were not injured but were treated for shock.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Clinicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinicians. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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