General vs. Specialty Service Flashcards
What is a General Provider?
- Able to asses a wide range of symptoms
- Diagnose and build treatment plans
Ex: MD, DO, PA
What is a Specialist Provider?
Assesses more specific set of symptoms, diagnoses and conditions
Ex: Cardiologist, Dermatologist, Endocrinologist
What is a General Practitioner (GP)?
A general provider (MD) who treat acute and chronic illness and provide preventative care and health education. May take holistic approach to healing
What is an Internists?
A general provide who diagnosis and treat chronic conditions. Offer treatment for common illnesses and preventative care
Specializes in internal medicine
What does a Cardiologist specialize in?
Specializes in a conditions of the heart and blood vessels
What does a Dermatologist specialize in?
Specializes in conditions of the skin
What does a Endocrinologist specialize in?
Specializes in hormonal and glandular conditions. Diabetes, thyroid
What does a Nephrologist specialize in?
Specializes in kidney care and disorders of the kidneys
What does a Obsterician specialize in?
Specialize in care of women during and after pregnancy
What does a Oncologist specialize in?
Specializes in cancer treatment
What does a Opthalmologist specialize in?
Specializes in eye conditions
What does a Orthopedist specialize in?
Specializes in bone, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments
What does a Otolaryngologist/Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT) specialize in?
Specializes in ear, nose and throat
