Medical Specialties Flashcards
Medical Genetics
Diagnosis and treatment of patients with genetically linked diseases
Neurology
Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system
Obstetrics
Management of pregnancy from start to finsih
Ophthalmology
Diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders
Orthopedics
Diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disease and injury
Otorhinolaryngology
Diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat diseases
Thoracic Surgery
Surgical management of disease within the chest
Urology
Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the adrenal gland
Allergy and Immunology
Evaluation and treatment of immune system disorders
Anesthesiology
Assessments of patient risks for undergoing surgery, management of pain relief, monitoring the patients before and after surgery
Internal Medicine
Management of common and complex illnesses of patients of all ages