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attending physician, primary doctor
The doctor who is primarily responsible for a patient's ongoing medical care. In Japan, patients often maintain a relationship with one particular doctor at a clinic or hospital.
主治医に相談した。
I consulted my primary doctor.
主治医から薬を変えると言われた。
My attending physician told me they would change my medication.
入院中は毎朝主治医が回診に来る。
During hospitalization, the attending physician comes on rounds every morning.
USAGE:
主治医 refers specifically to the doctor who oversees a patient's care on an ongoing basis. In Japan's healthcare system, patients typically have a 主治医 at a local 診療所 (clinic) or 病院 (hospital) whom they see regularly.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 主治医に相談する: to consult one's primary doctor
- 主治医の許可: permission from one's attending physician
- 主治医を変える: to change one's primary doctor
- 担当の主治医: the assigned attending physician