Chapter 5 Medical Specialists and Case Reports Flashcards

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Anesthesiology

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Administration of agents capable of brining about loss of sensation

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Dermatology

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Diagnosis and treatment of skin disorder

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Emergency Medicine

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Care of patients that requires sudden and immediate action

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Family practice

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Primary care of all members of the family on a continuing basis

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Internal medicine

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Diagnosis and treatment usually complex, nonsurgical disorders in adults

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Ophthalmology

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Diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders

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Pathology

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Diagnosis of the cause and nature of disease

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Pediatrics

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Diagnosis and treatment of children’s disorders

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Psychiatry

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Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the mind

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Radiology

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Diagnosis using x-ray studies including ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging

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Surgery

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Treatment by manual (Surg- means hand) or operative methods.

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Allergist

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Treatment of hypersensitivity reactions

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Anesthesiologist

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Administration of agents to prevent pain and unpleasant awareness during surgical and other procedures

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Cardiologist

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Treatment of heart disease

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Cardiovascular surgeon

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Surgery on the heart and blood vessel

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Dermatologist

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Treatment of skin disorders

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Emergency Practitioner

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Immediate evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in a hospital setting

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Colorectal Surgeon

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Surgery on the colon and rectum

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Endocrinologist

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Treatment of endocrine gland disorders

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Family Practitioner

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Primary care treatment for families on a continuing basics

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Gastroenterologist

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Treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders

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Geriatrician

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Treatment of diseases of old age

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Gynecologist

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Surgery and treatment for diseases of the female reproductive system

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Hematologist

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Treatment of blood disorders

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Hospitalist
General medical care of hospitalized patients
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Infectious diseases specialist
Treatment of diseases caused by microorganisms (Bacteria, viruses, fungi, others)
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Internist
Adult comprehensive care in office of hospital setting
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Nephrologist
Treatment of kidney diseases
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Neurologist
Treatment of nerve disorders
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Obstetrician
Treatment of pregnant women; delivery of babies
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Oncologist
Diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign tumors
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Ophthalmologist
Surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders
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Orthopedist
Surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint conditions
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Otolaryngologist
Surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders
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Pathologist
Diagnosis of diseases of children
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Physiatrist
Treatment to restore function after injury or illness; physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist
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Pediatrician
Treatment of diseases of children
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Psychiatrist
Treatment of mental disorders
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Pulmonologist
Treatment of lungs diseases
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Radiologist
Examination of x-ray images for diagnosis; interpretation of ultrasound, MRI and nuclear medicine studies
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Radiation Oncologist
Treatment of disease with high-energy radiation
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Rheumatologist
Treatment of systemic diseases affecting joints and muscles
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Thoracic Surgeon
Surgery on chest organs
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Urologist
Surgery on the urinary tract and for treatment of male reproductive disorders