med term ch 3 Physicians Specialty Flashcards
Allergy and Immunology
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of allergy diseases, (asthma, and diagnosis, management and therapy of immunologic diseases. eg. autoimmune disorders
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
Diagnosis, medical care, and surgical treatment of conditions related to the small intestine, colon and rectum.
Dermatology
medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the skin and is appendages, eg hair nails including cosmetic care
Emergency medicine
pre hospital emergency medical care of acutely ill or injured patients; more commonly rendered in an emergency department of a hospital or a free-standing urgent care facility
Family practice
comprehensive general medical care of individuals of all ages and their famiies, with emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion
Internal medicine
nonsurgical care centered around prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of adults.