Korean word

주치의

Pronunciation

Romanizationchuchiui

Meaning

  • nounregular doctor

Example

증상이 있으면 주치의에게 연락하세요.cheung sang i i sseu myeon chu chi ui e ge yeol la ka se yo

Contact your regular doctor if you have symptoms.

Illustration for 주치의 (regular doctor)

More examples

수술 전에 주치의와 상담했습니다.su sul cheo ne chu chi ui wa sang dam haet sseum ni da

I consulted my regular doctor before surgery.

Core concept

One doctor stands at the center of a patient's care, guiding diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.

Common phrases

  • 주치의와 상담하다chu chi ui wa sang dam ha da

    consult a regular doctor

  • 주치의에게 진료를 받다chu chi ui e ge chil lyo reul pat tta

    receive care from a regular doctor

  • 주치의를 바꾸다chu chi ui reul pa kku da

    change one's regular doctor

Similar words

담당의사tamdanguisa: A doctor responsible for treating a particular patient or medical case.
가정의kajeongui: A doctor who provides ongoing general care and health checks for people in a community.
전문의cheonmunui: A doctor with special training in one area of medicine.

Definition in Korean

환자의 치료를 주로 맡아 진단과 치료 계획을 세우고 경과를 관리하는 의사hwan ja ui chi ryo reul chu ro ma ta chin dan gwa chi ryo kye hoe geul se u go kyeong gwa reul kwal li ha neun ui sa

Word origin

The word combines the ideas of primary medical care and a doctor, which explains its meaning as the doctor chiefly responsible for a patient's treatment.

Usage tips

  • Attending doctor can be a closer English choice in hospital settings because it emphasizes the doctor's responsibility for managing the patient's care.

Other meanings

  • attending doctornoun

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