The attending physician is the

A. physician who saw the patient in the Emergency Room (or Emergency Department).
B. clinician whose advice was requested by another physician during the patient's hospital stay.
C. stand-by surgeon during procedures that may require two surgeons.
D. clinician primarily responsible for a patient's care during a hospital stay.

Answer: D

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