feldscher

noun

1. (historical)In Russia, one with practical but not formal medical training.

   “They were ordered to provide the following accommodation; one male ward with ten beds and one with six, one female ward with four beds; two rooms for the medical staff; one for the Sister of Mercy; rooms for the feldschers and other attendants; a room for carrying out disinfection; bathroom, kitchen and offices.”

   “In Russian military hospitals the subordinate duty is performed by a body of men who are designated feldschers.”

   “Louise left the little house with a heavy heart. "For God's sake keep an eye upon Monsieur le Capitaine," she said at parting to the little feldscher, or under-surgeon, who replied with a laugh:— […]”

   “"How stupid, how stupid!" the doctor muttered, when the feldscher was gone.”

2. A physician assistant in a number of European and Central Asian countries (nowadays mainly former USSR countries).