Healthcare Professionals

Definition

Healthcare professionals are individuals who work in various roles within the healthcare system to provide medical care and support to patients. They can include doctors, nurses, technicians, therapists, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals.

Related terms

Medical Ethics: Moral principles that guide the behavior and decision-making process of healthcare professionals in providing medical care.

Patient-Centered Care: An approach where healthcare providers focus on meeting the individual needs and preferences of each patient while involving them in their own care decisions.

Interprofessional Collaboration: The collaboration between different healthcare professionals from various disciplines working together as a team to provide comprehensive patient care.