Staff

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Staff (stăf)

Staff is a term used in the medical field to refer to a group of professionals who provide healthcare services. The term is derived from the Old English word 'stæf', which means 'stick', and was used metaphorically to represent support or assistance.

Pronunciation

Staff is pronounced as stăf.

Etymology

The term 'staff' originates from the Old English word 'stæf', which means 'stick'. It was used metaphorically to represent support or assistance, which is fitting for its current use in the healthcare field.

Related Terms

  • Medical Staff: This refers to all doctors associated with a particular hospital or medical institution.
  • Nursing Staff: This refers to all nurses associated with a particular hospital or medical institution.
  • Administrative Staff: This refers to all non-medical personnel who manage the operations of a hospital or medical institution.
  • Clinical Staff: This refers to all healthcare professionals who are directly involved in patient care.

Usage

The term 'staff' is used in various contexts within the healthcare field. It can refer to all employees of a hospital or medical institution, or it can be used more specifically to refer to certain groups of professionals, such as the medical staff or nursing staff.

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