medical officer

Ship's health professional

A medical officer is a physician in an official capacity—typically employed by a military branch, government agency, or large organization.

In the military, medical officers hold rank and provide healthcare to service personnel: The medical officer examined the new recruits.

In public health, a chief medical officer advises on policy and oversees health programs.

Related

health inspector · attending physician · duty of care · hospital · surgeon · internist · clinic · consultant · pathologist · pediatrician · army doctor · flight surgeon · cardiologist · infectious disease specialist · public health · policy maker · anesthesiologist · pharmaceutical company

Categories
Opposites
military/civilian status

medical officerfamily doctor

Primary care physician

general practitioner

professional role within military/institutional hierarchy

medical officerinfantry officer

Military leader of foot soldiers

line officer · field commander · artillery officer · cavalry officer · warrant officer

care vs. harm orientation

medical officerexecutioner

One who kills condemned

torturer · weapons officer

Family

medical, officer, medic, medically, medicine, medicinal, medicinally, medicate, medication

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G