Also means
paramedic physician
Usage Note
Notarzt is a doctor who responds to medical emergencies, typically accompanying the ambulance. Calling 112 (the European emergency number) dispatches both Rettungssanitäter and, if needed, a Notarzt. The role requires specialist training beyond the basic medical degree.
Examples
"Beim Herzstillstand rief die Zeugin sofort den Notruf, und der Notarzt kam innerhalb von acht Minuten."
Natural Translation
When the cardiac arrest occurred, the witness immediately called emergency services, and the emergency doctor arrived within eight minutes.
Literal Translation
At the cardiac arrest called the witness immediately the emergency number and the emergency doctor came within eight minutes.
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