ch 9 Flashcards
Which of the following is the minimum requirement to be eligible for entry into medical school?
3 years of college
Formal education and training requirements for physicians generally include which of the following?
A) 4 years of undergraduate school.
B) 4 years of medical school.
C) 3 to 8 years of internship and residency.
D) All of these are correct.
Which specialty employs the largest numbers of physicians?
Family and General Practitioner
Which area of specialty earned the highest salary in 2019?
hospitalist
Which of the following would be considered an area of specialty for a physician?
Obstetrics and gynecology
True or False? Formal training for podiatrists is similar to that of physicians and surgeons, with 4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of podiatry school, and 1 year of residency.
false
True or False? Podiatrists specialize in the medical and surgical care of foot, ankle, and lower leg problems.
true
True or False? Employment of physicians and surgeons is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028, above average for all occupations.
true
True or False? Certification in an area of specialty is required for physicians and surgeons.
false
True or False? Although requirements vary by state, all states require physicians to be licensed.
true
Physicians who are medical doctors (MDs) are also referred to as which of the following?
Allopathic physicians
Which of the following is the national accrediting body for MD medical education programs?
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Which of the following is the certifying agency in orthopedics and primary care podiatry?
American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Referrals are made to what type of physician when patients have a severe illness or for patients who are near the end of life?
Palliative care physicians
True or False? There are three types of physicians.
false
True or False? Certification is not required for physicians and surgeons; however, it may increase their employment opportunities.
true
True or False? The demand for physicians is projected to exceed supply by 2032 because of the aging population and because seniors have more chronic diseases requiring more health care.
True
Podiatrists treat a variety of foot and ___________ ailments, including calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, and arch problems.
ankle
The number of ___________ and PAs is projected to grow faster than physicians through 2028; both can extend primary care services.
APRNs
Specialize in women’s health. They are responsible for women’s general medical care; also specialize in childbirth, which includes treating and counseling women throughout their pregnancy, from giving prenatal care to assisting with delivery and providing postpartum care
Obstetricians/gynecologists
Often provide the first point of contact for people of all ages seeking health care, by acting as the traditional family physician
Family medicine physicians
The primary mental health providers, they assess and treat mental illnesses through a combination of psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, hospitalization, and medication
Psychiatrists
Provide care for the health of infants, children, and adolescents; specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of ailments specific to children and teens and track growth to adulthood
Pediatricians
Focus on the care of surgical patients and pain relief. Like other physicians, they evaluate and treat patients and direct staff members. Through continual monitoring and assessment, these critical care specialists are responsible for the maintenance of the patient’s vital life functions—heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure, and breathing—during surgery.
Anesthesiologists
___________ treat a variety of foot and ankle ailments, including calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, and arch problems
Podiatrist
What does the primary care model include to provide ongoing preventive care such as health screening and immunizations; treatment of common health problems such as upper respiratory infections and minor injuries as needed; and making referrals to physician specialists for diagnosis and treatment of complex health problems?
medical home
MDs also are known as allopathic physicians.
True
DOs are known as osteopathic physicians.
True
What was the median annual wage for a podiatrist in May 2019?
$126,000
Which of the following is one of the factors that will contribute to new opportunities in the field of podiatry?
Growth in the use of outpatient surgery
