Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Medical license
Introduction
In most countries, only persons with a medical license bestowed by specified government-approved professional associations are allowed to practice medicine. The medical license is the documentation of a medical practitioner’s authority to practice medicine within a certain locality. In the United States, medical licenses are usually granted by each individual state.