医嘱 (yī zhǔ) — doctor's instructions, doctor's orders

Definition

医嘱 means 'doctor's instructions/orders' — advice a doctor gives the patient about treatment, medication, or behavior, not a written prescription (处方).

noun
doctor's instructionsdoctor's orders

Examples

  • 医嘱
    Bìng rén bì xū yán gé zūn shǒu yī zhǔ.
    The patient must strictly follow the doctor's orders.
  • 医嘱
    Hù shi gēn jù yī zhǔ gěi bìng rén dǎ zhēn.
    The nurse gives the patient an injection according to the doctor's instructions.
  • 医嘱
    Chū yuàn hòu yě yào àn zhào yī zhǔ fú yào.
    After discharge, also take medicine according to the doctor's orders.

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