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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
The team, consisting of six paratroopers and two military clinicians, parachuted from a transport aircraft, while vital oxygen supplies and other medical aid were air dropped almost simultaneously.
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Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Meanwhile, British Army paratroopers parachuted with medical supplies and clinicians down to Tristan da Cunha, the remote British island territory in the South Atlantic where a man who was a former passenger on the ship remains in isolation after developing symptoms of the virus.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The team said additional work will focus on packaging the technology into compact systems that clinicians and engineers can deploy easily in practical environments.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
When clinicians and patients share the same gender, patients may be more comfortable, communicate more freely, and be more willing to engage in sensitive discussions or physical exams.
—Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
The annual event brings together people in recovery, families, former patients, clinicians and community members to share stories and honor those affected by eating disorders.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Whoop will then use them to inform your coaching, alongside appointments with its clinicians.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
For clinicians, learning to recognize and treat PMDD is a priority.
—Eliza Zhitnik, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
Many researchers, clinicians and patient advocates soon rushed to RP1’s defense, claiming that the FDA had made a mistake in its rejection.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 2 May 2026
Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Meanwhile, British Army paratroopers parachuted with medical supplies and clinicians down to Tristan da Cunha, the remote British island territory in the South Atlantic where a man who was a former passenger on the ship remains in isolation after developing symptoms of the virus.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The team said additional work will focus on packaging the technology into compact systems that clinicians and engineers can deploy easily in practical environments.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
When clinicians and patients share the same gender, patients may be more comfortable, communicate more freely, and be more willing to engage in sensitive discussions or physical exams.
—Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
The annual event brings together people in recovery, families, former patients, clinicians and community members to share stories and honor those affected by eating disorders.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Whoop will then use them to inform your coaching, alongside appointments with its clinicians.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 8 May 2026
For clinicians, learning to recognize and treat PMDD is a priority.
—Eliza Zhitnik, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
Many researchers, clinicians and patient advocates soon rushed to RP1’s defense, claiming that the FDA had made a mistake in its rejection.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinicians
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Because what most directly punishes American physicians for seeking mental health care sits on a state medical licensure application.—
Frances Mei Hardin,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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LPNs play a critical role by delivering day-to-day care, working closely with RNs and physicians to ensure continuity and consistency.—
Dawn Chery-Mangine,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Those decisions belong to patients and families, with guidance from their doctors.—
Kathi Rigby,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Despite a viral online claim, scientists and doctors have repeatedly said the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin is not a proven treatment.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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When officers and medics arrived at the home, the child had been dead for several hours, according to the DA's Office.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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At least 830 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire deal took effect, according to local medics, while Israel says militants have killed four of its soldiers over the same period.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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“Clinicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinicians. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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