Doctor physician titles:
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MD: Medical Doctor. Focus is allopathic western medicine.
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DO: Doctor of Osteopathy. Focus is holistic wellness.
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ND: Naturopathic Doctor. Focus is natural remedies.
Doctor roles:
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GP: General Practitioner.
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PCP: Primary Care Provider.
Nurse-related titles:
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RN: Registered Nurse.
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APRN: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
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NP: Nurse Practitioner.
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FNP: Family Nurse Practitioner.
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ANP: Adult Nurse Practitioner.
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PNP: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
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CNM: Certified Nurse Midwife.
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ACNP: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
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ENP: Emergency Nurse Practitioner.
Assistant-related titles:
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PA: Physician Assistant.
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PA-C: Physician Assistant, Certified.
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HCA: Healthcare Assistant.
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HCSW: Healthcare Support Worker.
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OT: Occupational Therapist.