Doctor following one who makes plans (7)

I believe the answer is:

drafter

'one who makes plans' is the definition.
(a draft is a plan)

'doctor following' is the wordplay.
'doctor' becomes 'dr' (synonyms).
'following' becomes 'after' (I've seen this before).
'dr'+'after'='DRAFTER'

(Other definitions for drafter that I've seen before include "person to draw up a document" , "She plans" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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