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Ch 1 - Medical & Surgical Specialties Flashcards

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Allergy & Immunology

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specialty of diseases of allergic nature

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Anesthesiology

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specialty of anesthesia for partial or complete loss of sensation

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Anesthesiologist

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physician who specializes in Anesthesiology (the science of anesthesia)

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Bariatrics

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referred to as “weight loss surgery” by non-healthcare persons

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Cardiology

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study of the heart

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Cardiologist

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physician who specializes in the study of the heart

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dermatology (Derm)

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study of the skin

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dermatologist

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physician who specializes in teh study of the skin

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endocrinology

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study of the endocrine system

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endocrinologist

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physician who specializes in the study of the endocrine system

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Epidemiology

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the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health

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Epidemiologist

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one who specializes in the incidence, distribution, and possible control of disease and other factors relating to health; may not be a physicion

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Family Practice

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provides care for all members of a family; may manage pregnancy and performs vaginal deliveries

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Family Practitioner

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a physician in general (family) practice who plans and provides the comprehensive primary health of all members of a family, regardless of age or sex, on a continuous basis

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Gastroenterology

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study of the stomach and intestine

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Gastroenterologist

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physician who specializes in the study of the stomach and intestine

Performs Colonoscopies & Esophagogastroduodenoscopies; does NOT perform GI surgeries (Colon Resection for Colon CA) - GI surgeries are performed by a Colon & Rectal surgeon or by a General Surgeon

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Gerontology

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study of elderly

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Gerontologist

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a specialist in the study of elderly

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gynecology (GYN)

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study of the female, especially the diseases of the female reproductive organs and the breasts

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Gynecologist

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physician who specializes in the study of the female, especially the diseases of the female reproductive organs and the breast

specialist in female reproductive organs; does NOT provide prenatal, delivery, or postnatal services

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Hematology

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study of the blood; specialty usually combined with Oncology

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Hematologist

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“one who specializes in the study of the blood”; physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of blood diseases

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Infectious Disease

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manages complex infections; does not manage common conditions such as Strep Throat or Cystitis

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Internal Medicine

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the medical specialty that deals with diagnosis and medical treatment of diseases and disorders of internal structures of the body

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Internist

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cares for adults and/or possible older tens

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Nephrology

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“study of the kidney”; study of kidney function as well as diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases

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Nephrologist

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a specialist in the study of kidney function and diagnosis and treatment of renal disease

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Neurology

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study of the nervous system

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Neurologist

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physician who specializes in the study of the nervous system

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Obstetrics

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the branch of medicine that pertains to the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period

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Obstetrician

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physician specializing in the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period

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Oncology

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the study of tumors

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Oncologist

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physician who specializes in the study and treatment of tumors

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Ophthalmology

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study of the eye

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Ophthalmologist

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physician who specializes in the study of the eye

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Orthopedic Surgery

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study of surgery of the bones and locomotor structures of the body

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Orthopedist

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one who specializes in diseases and disorders involving locomotor structures of the body

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Otorhinolaryngology

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Otorhinolaryngologist

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Pathology

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the science of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine that deals with laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes

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Pathologist

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Pediatrics

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study of care and treatment of children

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Pediatrician

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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aims to enhance & restore functional ability & quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons

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Physiatrist

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Psychiatry

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Psychiatrist

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Pulmonology

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Pulmonologist

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Radiology

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Radiologist

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Rheumatology

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Rheumatologist

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Urology

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Urologist

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Cardiovascular (CV) Surgeon

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performs open heart surgery and fixes arteries and veins; NOT a cardiologist

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Colon & Rectal Surgeon

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NOT a Gastroenterologist; performs surgery on gastrointestinal organs

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Cosmetic, Reconstructive, Plastic Surgeon

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performs surgery to correct Cleft Lip/Palate, scars from burns

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General Surgeon

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performs gallbladder surgeries, appendectomy, etc.

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Maxillofacial Surgeon

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performs surgery on the jaw and face

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Neurosurgeon

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performs surgery on neurologic system; NOT a Neurologist

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Orthopedic Surgeon

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performs surgery on locomotor system

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Thoracic Surgeon

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performs surgery on organs in the chest (i.e., lungs)

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Trauma Surgeon

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performs surgery in trauma settings

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Vascular Surgeon

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performs surgery on vascular system

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