Consultant
kuhn-SUL-tuhnt /kənˈsʌltənt/
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What it really means
A senior hospital doctor who leads care in their speciality. In UK hospitals, "consultant" is a job title — it does not mean a business adviser here.
Chinese explanation
医院的资深专科医生，是科室诊疗的负责人。在英国医院里"consultant"是职称，不是"顾问"的意思。
Example conversation
A: Who will do my operation?
B: The consultant, Mr Evans. You'll meet him at your outpatient appointment.
A：谁给我做手术？
B：Evans主任医生。你会在门诊预约时见到他。
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