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Patient, from doctor's perspective, getting cosmetic treatment (8)

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I believe the answer is:

manicure

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This could be a double definition.

'patient from doctor's perspective' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.

'cosmetic treatment' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'getting' is the link.

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(Other definitions for manicure that I've seen before include "Professional hand treatment" , "Cosmetic treatment for the hands" , "attention to extremities" , "Professional care for the hands" , "Care of hands and nails" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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