Apr 21, 2009 19:40
15 yrs ago
Armenian term

բուժակ

Armenian to English Medical Medical (general)
on a diploma from armenia - what would this word mean:
բուժակ
Proposed translations (English)
5 surgeon's or doctor's assistant

Discussion

Karen Sughyan Apr 22, 2009:
Medical assistant "Surgeon's or doctor's assistant" could be correct if a person held that position actually. In case of the diploma entry, I would suggest "medical assistant" or "medic" in short.
Armineh Johannes (asker) Apr 21, 2009:
see below the person who has this diploma claims that it means "nurse" - is that correct?
Zareh Darakjian Ph.D. Apr 21, 2009:
Not medical assistant I would not think it is "medical assistant". They are called PAs, or
"physician's assistants". They do physical exam, order tests, and recommend medicines, which I think has to be approved by the doctor...
Zareh Darakjian Ph.D. Apr 21, 2009:
Title Sure, Armineh. In the USA, that would be PA (physician's assistant). I have been to one...

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surgeon's or doctor's assistant

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Note added at 17 min (2009-04-21 19:57:30 GMT)
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I am not familiar with the situation in the US, I would not know Armine jan...

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Note added at 1 dag12 uren (2009-04-23 08:23:46 GMT) Post-grading
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Thank you Armine!
Note from asker:
Is there a title for this in the US? would it be medical assistant?
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