attending physician

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

Describes the doctor who has primary responsibility for a patient's care and who supervises medical students and residents.

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Examples (20)

  • 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.