Actor

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Actor (medical)

Actor (/ˈæktər/; from Latin actor, "doer") is a term used in the medical field to describe a person who is involved in a health care scenario, such as a patient, doctor, nurse, or other health care professional.

Etymology

The term actor originates from the Latin word actor, which means "doer". In the context of health care, an actor is someone who performs a role in a medical scenario.

Related Terms

  • Patient: An individual who is receiving care or treatment in a health care setting.
  • Doctor: A qualified practitioner of medicine; a physician.
  • Nurse: A person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital.
  • Health Care Professional: A person who delivers proper health care in a professional manner.

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