prescriber
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5.6
- noun
- /prɪˈskraɪbər/
- Formal
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prescriptor
- Non-medical prescribers themselves have highlighted that their role inevitably increases the time spent with each patient, but this is not always seen in a negative light, in that it enables them time to discuss medication in detail with their patients for a better outcome.
- nurse prescriber
- medical prescriber
- non-medical prescriber
Examples
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In addition, by targeting specific physicians recognized as opinion leaders, resources can be concentrated on locally influential prescribers.
Blog text (18) -
As 2012 - National Pathology Year - draws to a close, biomedical scientist Barry Hill explains the value of diagnostic testing to primary care and how nurses and prescribers can take greater advantage of this key service.
Academic text (2012) -
If there is a non-medical prescriber in your workplace, ask them what they regard as the key benefits of their achievement.
Academic text (2011) -
The author concluded that the available literature suggests an important clinical abuse potential of pregabalin, and prescribers should pay attention to signs of abuse, especially in patients with a history of substance abuse.
Academic text (2018) -
The new regulations require that every prescriber must attend a training session on updated medical standards.
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As a prescriber, she is responsible for ensuring that all treatment guidelines are followed in her practice.
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The committee of experts met to discuss how prescribers can improve patient outcomes through better communication.
Synonyms
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6.8
A person or group that gives official permission for something
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8.5
A person who officially announces and starts a new law or rule
A person or group that sets rules others must follow
A person or group that makes something official
A person or group that makes rules for others
A person or group who gives official orders to others
A person or group that gives official permission for something
A person or group who gives official approval to something
How Authoritative
889
3.1
- Formal
211
4.6
84
3.5
- Formal
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5.6
537
3.8
- US
271
2.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Prescriber comes from the parts pre- ('before') and scribe ('write'), the same root you see in script and prescription. A helpful way to remember this sense is to think of a prescriber as someone who 'writes ahead' the rules or instructions others must follow, so it means a person or group that sets standards.