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Medical Terminology
Health Professionals
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Skilled health care provider graduated medical school | physician |
| Physician with special training in caring for children | pediatrician |
| Physician qualified to treat patients surgically | surgeon |
| Physician with special training in pain sedation and pain control | anesthesiologist (AN-es-THEE-zee-AWL-oh-jist) |
| Midlevel health care provider who works under the license of a supervising physician; requires postgraduate training | physician assistant (PA) |
| Postgraduate serves as a midlevel health care provider; works under the license of a supervising physician | nurse practitioner (NP) |
| Specially trained in the emergency care of a patient before and/or during transport to medical facility | emergency medical technician (EMT) |
| Specially trained in evaluating and treating problems with speech and/or swallowing | speech therapist |
| Specially trained in evaluating and treating problems with performing daily activities at home, school, or work | physical therapist |
| Specially trained in treating patient’s respiratory issues under the guidance of a health care provider | respiratory therapist |