Medic

A medic is a person trained to provide medical care, encompassing a wide range of individuals involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of health conditions. The term can refer to fully qualified medical practitioners, such as physicians,[1] as well as individuals in training, such as medical students.[2] It also includes emergency medical responders, such as paramedics and combat medics,[3] who provide urgent care in pre-hospital or battlefield settings.

  1. ^ Whitbourne, Kathryn. "Different Types of Doctors: Find the Specialist You Need". WebMD. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
  2. ^ Stevenson, Angus; Lindberg, Christine A., eds. (2010-01-01). "medic". New Oxford American Dictionary. doi:10.1093/acref/9780195392883.001.0001. ISBN 978-0-19-539288-3.
  3. ^ "What is a Paramedic?". pittsburghpa.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-13.