Topic: Administrators and Clinicians

Topic: Administrators and Clinicians
Topic: Administrators and Clinicians

Details: Explore the roles of clinical health care professionals and administrative health care professionals. How do these two classifications compare? What are some common goals between administrators and clinicians, and what are some of their different goals?
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A clinician does not necessarily refer to a doctor; it also includes all professionals involved in the direct care of patients such as nurses, therapists, surgeons, or pharmacists. The primary role of a clinician is to help the patient in managing their illness or minimizing its effect on the life of a patient.

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