attending physician
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Describes the doctor who has primary responsibility for a patient's care and who supervises medical students and residents.
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- The patient's family requested a meeting with the attending physician.
- The attending physician is responsible for the patient's overall care.
- Dr. Evans, the attending physician, is responsible for supervising the residents on this floor.
- Please consult with your attending physician before making any major decisions.
- Could you please tell me who my attending physician is?
- She became the attending physician on the pediatric ward last year.
- I need to report these lab results to the attending physician immediately.
- The attending physician will review your case and determine the best course of action.
- After her residency, she hopes to become an attending physician at a teaching hospital.
- As an attending physician, he oversees a team of residents and interns.
- The final decision on the treatment plan will be made by the attending physician.
- The patient requested to speak directly with their attending physician.
- The attending physician conducted morning rounds with the medical team.
- During rounds, the attending physician discussed each patient's progress.
- As the attending physician in cardiology, he oversees all complex heart cases.
- Only the attending physician can authorize certain treatments.
- Yesterday, the attending physician approved the patient's discharge.
- She aspired to become an attending physician in a leading medical center.
- All surgical procedures must be signed off by an attending physician.
- The attending physician explained the diagnosis to the family in detail.