prescriber

Meanings

• noun

  A person who writes prescriptions for medication.

  - "The doctor was a good prescriber, writing just the right amount of medication for her patients."
  - "The pharmacist checked the prescription written by the prescriber before dispensing the medication."

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Variants

List of all variants of prescriber that leads to same result
prescribe , prescribed , prescriber , prescribers , prescribes , prescribing

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'praescriber' meaning 'to write before'.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of the term 'prescriber' dates back to the 16th century.

2. In some countries, only certain healthcare professionals, such as doctors and dentists, are allowed to act as prescribers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rx: A symbol used to indicate that a prescription has been written by a prescriber.

2. Pharmacist: A healthcare professional who dispenses prescribed medication to patients.

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Culture

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The prescriber plays a crucial role in the healthcare system, ensuring that patients receive appropriate medication and dosages. In literature, prescriber is often used metaphorically to refer to someone who advises or recommends, such as a financial advisor or a life coach.

How to Memorize "prescriber"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a doctor writing a prescription in a clinic.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prescriber' with the image of a doctor writing a prescription.
   - Remember that a prescriber is someone who writes prescriptions for medication.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P-R-E-S-C-R-I-B-E-R' to remember that a prescriber is someone who writes prescriptions.

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