Related Clues:

• ''M*A*S*H'' extra
• Watson, to Bell or Holmes
• Office helper
• Certain hospital employee
• Second fiddle
• ''Ship of Fools'' author
• Hospital staffer, e.g.
• Governmental appointee, e.g.
• Military assistant, e.g.
• Classroom trainee
• Hospital professional
• Bitter brew
• Gal Friday
• Person with a bedside manner
• Practical worker?