A health professional, healthcare professional (HCP), or healthcare worker (sometimes abbreviated as HCW) 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, surgeon etc.), perfusionist, physician assistant, registered dietitian, veterinarian, veterinary technician, optometrist, pharmacist, pharmacy technician, medical assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist, dentist, midwife, psychologist, audiologist, or healthcare scientist, or who perform services in allied health professions. Experts in public health and community health are also health professionals.
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Global health and social care workers 70% women, leaders in the global health sector 30% women
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US Navy 030620-N-8937A-002 Lt. William Peterson (left) of Branch Dental Clinic Sasebo, Japan drills a cavity while his dental assistant, Miho Otubo, ensures the area remains clean.jpg
U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan (Jun. 20, 2003) -- Lt. William Peterson (left) of Branch Dental...
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