health care provider

1. A person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability (synset 110184702)
   is a type of: professional, professional person - a person engaged in one of the learned professions
   subtypes:

   • bonesetter - someone (not necessarily a licensed physician) who sets broken bones
   • electrologist - someone skilled in the use of electricity to remove moles or warts or hair roots
   • medical assistant - a person trained to assist medical professionals
   • medical man, medical practitioner - someone who practices medicine
   • nurse - one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
   • apothecary, chemist, druggist, pharmacist, pill pusher, pill roller - a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
   belongs to: health profession - the body of individuals whose work helps to maintain the health of their clients
   same as: caregiver, health professional, pcp, primary care provider

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