Cryptic crossword clue
Doctor’s aim: get train going west! 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TREATING

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does TREATING mean?

TREATING verb
  1. To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with).
  2. To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion.
  3. To discourse on; to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking.
  4. To entreat or beseech (someone).
  5. To handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way.
  6. To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to; to pay for as celebration or reward.
  7. To commit the offence of providing food, drink, entertainment or provision to corruptly influence a voter.
  8. To care for medicinally or surgically; to apply medical care to.
  9. To subject to a chemical or other action; to act upon with a specific scientific result in mind.
  10. To provide something special and pleasant.
TREATING noun
  1. Treatment

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