FAMILY PHYSICIANS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

family physicians

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plural of family physician

as in family doctors

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In 1998, the Portuguese government appointed a multidisciplinary commission of experts, including physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, legal experts and researchers, to rethink the country’s drug policy.

— Karyn Sporer, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
Partners might include physicians, specialists, therapists, hospitals or relevant community organizations.

— Ajay Prasad, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

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While many doctors urge their player patients to wait until their inflammation goes down before having surgery, Mahomes said his doctors urged him to get the surgery before the inflammation took root.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Waystar’s software is used by hospitals and doctors to manage payments.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

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