expression, ichidan verb
entrust to a doctor; have a doctor see (someone)
Used when taking someone (or an animal) to a doctor for examination or treatment. The subject is the person arranging the visit, not the patient. Often used for children, pets, or dependents.
See also: 医者に掛かる
子供が熱を出したので、すぐに医者に掛けた。
My child had a fever, so I took them to the doctor right away.
犬の具合が悪そうだったから、医者に掛けることにした。
The dog seemed unwell, so I decided to take it to the vet.