Rec is an abbreviation for recommendations, which are suggestions for others to follow. It is commonly written in medical charts at the end of a note or report. An example of a recommendation for a depressed patient may be to see a psychologist for therapy. A psychologist is a non-medical doctor that specializes in psychology, the study and profession concerning behavior and the related functions and processes of both the mind and body, in human and non-human animals.

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