| consultant | 1. A physician or surgeon who does not take full responsibility for a patient, but acts in an advisory capacity, deliberating with and counseling the attending physician or surgeon. 2. A member of a hospital staff who has no active service but stands ready to advise in any case, at the request of the attending physician or surgeon. Origin: L. Consulto, pp. -atus, to deliberate, ask advice. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| consultants | Individuals referred to for expert or professional advice or services. (12 Dec 1998) |