medico remitente

English translation: referring doctor/GP/physician

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Spanish term or phrase:medico remitente
English translation:referring doctor/GP/physician
Entered by: Julie Thompson

12:51 Mar 13, 2008
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Science (general) / scientific study
Spanish term or phrase: medico remitente
In Costa Rica, does this mean attending physician? This is the doctor that will send the patient to another facility for further tests.
Julie Thompson
United States
Local time: 01:28
referring doctor/GP/physician
Explanation:
A doctor (GP in UK) refers a patient to a specialist. For US it wd be physician.
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Noni Gilbert Riley
Spain
Local time: 07:28
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The winner, by default! Thanks.
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referring doctor/GP/physician


Explanation:
A doctor (GP in UK) refers a patient to a specialist. For US it wd be physician.

Noni Gilbert Riley
Spain
Local time: 07:28
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Grading comment
The winner, by default! Thanks.

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agree  Rita Tepper
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agree  Irina-Maria Foray
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agree  Paul Merriam: in US as well
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