医疗保健行业

A dentist is a doctor and clinician dedicated to the highest standards of health through prevention, 诊断, and treatment of oral diseases and conditions. They play a key role in the early detection of oral cancer and other systemic conditions of the body that manifest themselves in the mouth. They also identify other health conditions, 疾病, and other problems that sometimes show up in the oral cavity before they are identified in other parts of the body.

一个M.D. (医生)和D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) are trained through several years of both coursework and clinical practice. While both degrees mean your doctor is a licensed physician, their training differs slightly and has a unique perspective on care.

• Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine use a unique whole person approach to help prevent 疾病 and 受伤. They practice in all areas of medicine and are trained to listen and assist their patients to help them get healthy and stay well. Osteopathic Physicians focus on looking beyond your symptoms to understand how lifestyle and environmental factors impact your well-being. They strive to help the patient be truly healthy in mind, body, and spirit not just free of symptoms.
• Medical Doctors are the more commonly known kind of physician. They practice an allopathic approach to care. This approach focuses on research-based medicine and uses medication or surgery to treat and manage different conditions.

A 护士麻醉师 provides pain medication (anesthesia) care for patients before, 在, 手术后. They administer medications to keep patients asleep or pain-free 在 surgery and constantly monitor every biological function of the patient’s body.

执业护士, 类似于医师助理, is a medical professional who prescribes medicine and treatment, 诊断疾病, and in some states operate with “full practice authority,” meaning they are not required to work under the supervision of a doctor.

• NPs与PAs的区别:
  • NPs – educated to serve a specific population, and rather than being present in a patient surgery, 护士s attend to the patient’s bedside throughout hospitalization.
  • PAs – do not have to commit to a specific specialty. PAs can jump from one specialty to another because of their level of education. Autonomous in their field, meaning they may also work independently from a lead physician.

An Occupational Therapist enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping patients promote health and prevent, 或者过得更好, 受伤, 疾病, 或残疾. Occupational Therapists treat injured, 生病了, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. 他们帮助这些病人发展, 恢复, 改善, as well as maintain the sk生病了s needed for daily living and working.

手术室护士, also called Perioperative Nurses and Surgical Nurses, are in charge of patients scheduled for surgery. There are two types of 手术室护士s. Scrub Nurses hand surgical instruments to the physician, while Circulating Nurses oversee nursing care 在 the procedure and ensure the operating room remains sterile.

Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who specialize in the right way to use, 商店, 保存, 并提供药物. They guide the patient on how to use medications and provide information about any adverse effects of what the patient takes. Furthermore, pharmacists f生病了 prescriptions issued by doctors and other healthcare professionals. Lastly, they contribute to research and testing of new drugs.

Physical Therapists, or PTs, help injured or 生病了 individuals 改善 movement and manage pain. They are an important part of preventative care, 康复, and treatment for patients with chronic conditions, 疾病, 或伤害. PTs检查患者的病史, 诊断患者功能, develop individualized plans of care for patients, and many more to help patients increase their mobility and prevent further pain or 受伤.

医师助理, 或不是, are medical professionals who 诊断疾病, 制定和管理治疗计划, 开药, and are under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician. 他们多才多艺，善于合作. 医师助理 practice in every state and in every medical setting and specialty, improving healthcare access and quality.

A 兽医 is a medical professional who protects the health and well-being of animals. They also diagnose and control animal diseases and treat sick and injured animals. Furthermore, 兽医s advise owners on proper care of their pets.