A physician who is hired to see patients while the regular physician is away from the practice is referred to as a(n) ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


locum tenens
A locum tenens is a substitute physician who sees patients while the regular physician is away from the practice.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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