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2. Caduceus as a symbol of medicine - Wikipedia

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   The caduceus is the traditional symbol of Hermes and features two snakes winding around an often winged staff. It is often used as a symbol of medicine, especially in the United States. Ancient sources associate Hermes with a variety of attributes, including wisdom, trade, deception, thievery, eloquence, negotiation, and alchemy.

3. Caduceus - Wikipedia

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   The caduceus (☤; / k ə ˈ dj uː ʃ ə s,-s i ə s /; Latin: cādūceus, from Greek: κηρύκειον kērū́keion "herald's wand, or staff") is the staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology and consequently by Hermes Trismegistus in Greco-Egyptian mythology. The same staff was borne by other heralds like Iris, the messenger of Hera.

4. Health professional - Wikipedia

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   Health professional. A health professional, healthcare professional, or healthcare worker (sometimes abbreviated HCW) [1] is a provider of health care treatment and advice based on formal training and experience. The field includes those who work as a nurse, physician (such as family physician, internist, obstetrician, psychiatrist, radiologist ...

5. Medical Assistants: What do they do? - WebMD

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   Medical assistants and nurses both give patient care and support other medical staff in offices, clinics, and hospitals. However, nurses are more focused on patient care than medical assistants.

6. What Is a Nurse Practitioner? What They Do, When to ... - WebMD

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   Medical doctors have a longer and more vigorous training program than nurse practitioners. This allows them to cover a larger scope of practice. NPs don’t have as extensive training, but their ...

7. Health Insurance: Who’s Who at the Doctor’s Office - WebMD

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   Medical assistants aren’t allowed to offer medical advice. Office staff and manager: Doctors' offices also have people who work behind the scenes. The manager is in charge of overall business ...

8. Types of Health Clinics and the Healthcare Services Offered

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   Below we’ll explore 10 different types of health clinics, the services they provide, and how to find affordable care. 1. Primary care clinics. One of the most popular types of clinics are those ...

9. Aseptic Technique: Uses, Benefits, and Complications - Healthline

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   Aseptic technique is a procedure used by medical staff to prevent the spread of infection. The goal is to reach asepsis, which means an environment that is free of harmful microorganisms.