The only reference to doctors I can find is in the US where it refers to 'area of critical need' and is a licence that is relevant for practising in certain areas. Whether that's relevant to your question, I don't know - it's certainly not something I've come across in the UK.
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The only reference to doctors I can find is in the US where it refers to 'area of critical need' and is a licence that is relevant for practising in certain areas.
Whether that's relevant to your question, I don't know - it's certainly not something I've come across in the UK.