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title: "How is a \"Medical practitioner\" defined?"
description: "Medical practitioner"
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updated: 2025-06-19
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# How is a "Medical practitioner" defined?

Medical practitioner

A registered, practicing medical professional recognized by the law of their country, who is not related to you or anyone you are traveling with.