as in family physician
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Recent Examples of family doctor
After finding a new life in America — a country that once hesitated to embrace Jewish refugees — my father dedicated his life as a family doctor to helping others.
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Joanie Schirm, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2025
Schools are advised to limit outdoor activities or switch to indoor alternatives for students and to alert parents who have children with respiratory or heart conditions to talk to their family doctor.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Nov. 2024
Pediatricians and family doctors now should learn about diseases relegated to history, Besser added.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
And, as always, caregivers can always call their family doctor with any concerns, Oller adds.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
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Joanie Schirm, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2025
Schools are advised to limit outdoor activities or switch to indoor alternatives for students and to alert parents who have children with respiratory or heart conditions to talk to their family doctor.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Nov. 2024
Pediatricians and family doctors now should learn about diseases relegated to history, Besser added.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
And, as always, caregivers can always call their family doctor with any concerns, Oller adds.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for family doctor
Noun
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Mara Gordon is a family physician in Camden, N.J., and a contributor to NPR.—
Mara Gordon,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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Those include scheduling outdoor activities during cooler parts of the day, maintaining proper hydration, and checking all medications with a family physician to identify any potential issues.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
5 Mar. 2025
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If a referral is needed, ask your regular healthcare provider, such as a family practitioner, primary care provider, or, in some cases, a gynecologist.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
25 Nov. 2024
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The company will sell directly to potential customers, alongside clinicians and family practitioners.—
Erin Brodwin,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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My doctors have warned me to pay attention to symptoms for any long-term effects.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Pope Francis died quickly on April 21 without suffering undue pain, and there was nothing that doctors could have done to save his life, said Sergio Alfieri, a physician at Rome's Gemelli hospital and head of the pontiff's medical team, Reuters reported.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Family doctor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family%20doctor. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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