Job title	Responsibilities
Behavioural health worker	Support staff worker who provides psychological therapeutic support to patients with behavioural health issues and psychological disorders; generally requires a qualification in psychology, social work, counselling or nursing
Care coordinator	Liaises between patients and other healthcare professionals; ensures patients understand their medical condition and treatment, locates community resources and coordinates patient care services and referrals
Dietician	An expert in human nutrition and the regulation of diet; advises people on what to eat to achieve health‐related goals
Health coach	An individual trained to assist patients by promoting coping behaviours, goal setting and overcoming negativity; generally requires a qualification in exercise science, nutrition, health care or wellness. Similar processes may also be performed by a psychotherapist
Healthcare professional (HCP)	Any individual trained to provide healthcare services; may include physicians, nurses, therapists and support workers
Medical assistant	A healthcare professional supporting physicians and other healthcare providers; they perform routine tasks and procedures such as measuring vital signs, collecting biological specimens, completing electronic medical records and scheduling appointments. Qualifications and requirements for certification vary between jurisdictions
Nurse practitioner	An advanced practice registered nurse who has been trained to diagnose and manage acute illness and chronic conditions. A nurse practitioner may serve as a primary care provider; in the USA, depending upon which state they work in, nurse practitioners may or may not be required to practice under the supervision of a physician
Pharmacist	Healthcare professional who understands the mechanisms and actions of drugs, side effects, drug interactions and monitoring requirements; they provide pharmaceutical information and oversee the dispensation of prescription medication as well as non‐prescription or over‐the‐counter drugs. A further education qualification is required
Physical therapist	Rehabilitation professional who manages patients with health conditions that limit their ability to move and perform functional activities
Physician assistant	A healthcare professional who is licenced to practice medicine as part of a team with physicians and other providers; may be known as a physician associate in the UK. A physician assistant may conduct physical exams, order tests, diagnose and treat illnesses and perform medical procedures under the supervision of another physician
Primary care physician	A physician who provides the first point of contact for a patient and continuing care of medical conditions; may be known as a general practitioner in English‐speaking countries outside of the USA
Primary care provider	A healthcare professional providing day‐to‐day health care in a primary care setting; may be a primary care physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant
Psychiatrist	A physician specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
Registered nurse	A nurse who has undergone training and met the requirements to obtain a nursing licence
Specialist	A physician or surgeon who has completed further medical education and training in a specific branch of medical practice