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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.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Actor
- Wikipedia's article - Actor
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