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Med Term Chapt 3 Pra
Physician's Specialty Fields of Practice, Other Fields of Medical Practice
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Allergy and immunology | Allergist/immunologist:Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases, including asthma, and diagnosis, management and therapy of immunogenic diseases, e.g. autoimmune diseases |
| Anesthesiology | Anesthesiologist:Comprehensive medical management and anesthetic care before, during and after surgery and long term pain management and critical care related to cardiac and respiratory emergencies |
| Colon and rectal surgery | Colon and rectal surgeon: Diagnosis, medical care and surgical treatment of conditions related to the small intestine, colon and rectum |
| Dermatology | Dermatologist: Medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the skin and its appendages, e.g. hair, nails, including cosmetic care |
| Emergency medicine | Emergency physician: Pre-hospital emergency medical care of acutely ill or injured patients; most commonly rendered in an emergency department of the hospital or a free-standing urgent care facility |
| Family practice | Family physician: Comprehensive general medical care of individuals of all ages and their families, with emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion |
| Internal medicine | Internist:Nonsurgical care centered around prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of adults |
| Cardiology (cardiovascular disease) | Cardiologist:Diagnosis and management of conditions related to the heart and blood vessels |
| Endocrinology | Endocrinologist: Diagnosis and management of diseases of the endocrine glands, e.g. diabetes, obesity, thyroid dysfunction |
| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterologist: Diagnosis and management of conditions related to the digestive system |
| Geriatric medicine | Geriatrician:Diagnosis and medical management of conditions affecting the elderly; also a subspecialty of family practice |
| Hematology | Hematologist: Diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders |
| Nephrology | Nephrologist: Nonsurgical treatment of kidney disorders |
| Oncology | Oncologist: Treatment of tumors and cancer |
| Rheumatology | Rheumatologist: Treatment of arthritis and related disorders |
| Medical genetics | Geneticist: Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of genetic (inherited) disorders; includes research, laboratory testing and counseling |
| Neurology | Neurologist: Nonsurgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system |
| Neurological surgery | Neurosurgeon: Surgical and nonsurgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system and supportive structures, including blood vessels |
| Nuclear medicine | Nuclear medicine technician:Use of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat disease; a dual specialty in other fields such as radiology, internal medicine, neurology and cardiology is common |
| Obstetrics and gynecology | (OB/GYN) |
| Obstetrics | Obstetrician: Care and treatment of mother and fetus throughout pregnancy, childbirth and immediate postpartum period |
| Gynecology | Gynecologist: Medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the female reproductive and urinary system |
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmologist: Medical and surgical treatment of the eye, including vision care and services |
| Orthopedic surgery | Orthopedic surgeon, Orthopedist (orthopaedist: Medical, surgical and rehabilative treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves |
| Otolaryngology | Otolaryngologist, ENT (ear, nose, throat) physician: Medical and surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat and adjoining structures of the head and neck |
| Pathology | Pathologist: Study of disease emphasizing examination of tissue for diagnosis, e.g. biopsy and autopsy |
| Pediatrics | Pediatrician: Comprehensive medical care of infants, children and adolescents, with emphasis on disease prevention and healthful physical and mental development |
| Physical medicine and rehabilitation physiatry | Physiatrist: Treatment of patients suffering from neuromusculoskeletal disorders caused by illness or injury, e.g. stroke, spinal cord injury |
| Plastic surgery | Plastic surgeon: Surgery for restoration, repair, or reconstruction of body structures, e.g. body contouring, skin graft |
| Preventive medicine | Medical care that focuses on prevention of disease and health maintenance; specialty areas include: aerospace medicine, occupational medicine, public health and general preventative medicine |
| Psychiatry | psychiatrist: Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders |
| Radiology | Radiologist: Use of ionizing and nonionizing imaging modalities, including x-ray, radionuclides, magnetic resonance and ultrasound, to diagnose disease or in therapies that involve imaging guidance; include diagnostic radiology, radiation oncology |
| Surgery | General surgeon: Treatment of diseases and trauma requiring an operation;-subspecialty areas include vascular, pediatric, hand and critical care surgery |
| Thoracic surgery | Thoracic surgeon: Treatment of diseases, deformities, and trauma requiring an operation within the chest, including heart and lungs |
| Urology | Urologist: Surgical and nonsurgical treatment of the male urinary and reproductive system and the female urinary system |
| Doctor of Chiropractic medicine (D.C.) | Chiropractic medicine Chiropractor: Treatment centered on manipulation of the spine to maintain function and balance in the body (chir/o=hand, prattein=to do) |
| Doctor of Dental surgery (D.D.S.) | Oral surgery Oral surgeon: Treatment of dental disorders requiring surgery (or/o=mouth, dent/i=teeth) |
| Doctor of Podiatric medicine (D.P.M.) | Podiatry Podiatrist:Diagnosis and treatment (including surgery) of disorders of the foot |
| Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) | Optometry Optometrist: Diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of the eye; including vision care and services |
| Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D or Ph.D) | Psychology Psychologist: Counsel of patients with mental or emotional disorders |
| ABMS | American Board of Medical Specialties |
| ACP | American College of Physicians |
| ACS | American College of Surgeons |
| AOA | American Osteopathic Association |
| D.C. | Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine |
| D.D.S. | Doctor of Dental Surgery |
| D.P.M. | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine |
| D.O. | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine |
| ENT | Ear |
| M.D | Doctor of Medicine |
| OB/GYN | Obstetrics and gynecology |
| O.D. | Doctor of Optometry |
| Ph.D. | Doctor of Psychology |
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