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a person specially trained in healing human medical disorders
you should always consult a physician if you develop a high fever
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Recent Examples of physicians
But 15 states, including New York, Illinois and Maryland, have passed shield laws that protect clinics and physicians who provide the procedure across state lines.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
In a study published this week in the journal Science, researchers found that AI either matched or outperformed human physicians at diagnosing emergency room patients.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 2 May 2026
While further data will be needed to firm up any link, the researchers highlight that physicians shouldn’t overlook potential signs of free-living amoebas.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Four physicians working in addiction medicine published an American Journal of Public Health editorial that outlines strategies for getting medication to people in recovery during natural disasters.
—Andrew Jones, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The instability has left no functioning vehicle to issue the guidance that physicians, insurers, and parents depend on how to make sound vaccination decisions.
—Michael C. Burgess, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
For kids, saline nasal rinses and sprays are a gentler starting point recommended by Johns Hopkins pediatric physicians before moving to antihistamines.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The Pitt explores the immense challenges faced by emergency room physicians and nurses in a crumbling American healthcare system.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
At the Sundance Film Festival, where American Doctor premiered, Teng and the physicians came to Deadline’s Studio.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
In a study published this week in the journal Science, researchers found that AI either matched or outperformed human physicians at diagnosing emergency room patients.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 2 May 2026
While further data will be needed to firm up any link, the researchers highlight that physicians shouldn’t overlook potential signs of free-living amoebas.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Four physicians working in addiction medicine published an American Journal of Public Health editorial that outlines strategies for getting medication to people in recovery during natural disasters.
—Andrew Jones, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The instability has left no functioning vehicle to issue the guidance that physicians, insurers, and parents depend on how to make sound vaccination decisions.
—Michael C. Burgess, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
For kids, saline nasal rinses and sprays are a gentler starting point recommended by Johns Hopkins pediatric physicians before moving to antihistamines.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The Pitt explores the immense challenges faced by emergency room physicians and nurses in a crumbling American healthcare system.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
At the Sundance Film Festival, where American Doctor premiered, Teng and the physicians came to Deadline’s Studio.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for physicians
doctors
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The psychiatrist supervisor oversees doctors and other medical professionals who provide psychiatric care, while also delivering mental health services.—
Angela Rodriguez
May 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
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The goal, doctors say, is to count their survival in years, not days.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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“Physicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physicians. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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