Health professionals are people who work in the healthcare field and provide care and support for patients. They include, but are not limited to:
Physicians, as mentioned above
Nurses
Dentists
Pharmacists
Physiotherapists
Occupational therapists
Psychologists
Psychiatrists
Speech therapists
Audiologists
Optometrists
Podiatrists
Basically, any profession whose primary focus is the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of physical or mental illnesses or conditions is considered a health professional. They work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, clinics, private practices, nursing homes, and schools, and they work with patients of all ages and backgrounds.