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Aren't the DOs and the MDs both medical doctors?
Yes, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) and Doctors of Medicine (MDs) are both medical physicians and can prescribe medications, do surgeries, and specialize in any medical field.
Do gastric bypass doctors have to be licensed?
Most definitely. Gastric Bypass doctors are certified and licensed by the American Medical Association. These are regular Medical Doctors and will carry all the credentials and licenseing as any other MD.
Can workers compensation ask you to sign a medical release to receive records from any of your doctors?
No they will call your prior doctors and request your medical records, so they can futher determine your case.
Why is having medical malpractice insurance important for doctors?
Having medical malpractice insurance is extremely important for doctors. This insurance will protect the doctor in the case of any law suits against him or her.
Do all doctors have Medical Billing Training?
No, most doctors are not concerned with medical billing training, and any training that they have is cursory. They leave that to secretaries or medical billing specialists. No. Most doctors have no medical billing training at all. They employ medical billing specialists who are usually their receptionists. There is however a large opportunity fo become a medical billing specialist. Just beware of the many scams available.
Is chatting with doctors possible?
Most doctors are happy to chat about any medical concerns that you may have. A doctor would chat with you before an operation was carried out for example.
Doctors that prescribe medical marijuana in Virginia?
No, you cannot get a prescription for medical marijuana in Virginia. Virginia does not currently allow any use of marijuana, medically or not, as it is illegal. Doctors are not allowed to prescribe it.
Did doctors use MEDIEVAL tools?
They used instruments called mudkips. They used these for almost any medical need.
Are doctors of osteopathic medicine bone specialists?
No, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) are not always bone specialists. Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine may choose to enter into any medical specialty (including, but not limited to, orthopedic surgery).
How many doctors are accredited from the ACP?
The American College of Physicians has thousands of accredited doctors throughout the country. Any doctor willing to pay membership fees that does not have any complaints with the medical board can become an accredited member.
What happen if doctors don't know about the human body?
A medical doctor who doesn't know about the human body, would be unlikely to have passed any medical exams, and would not be allowed to practice as a medical doctor.
Do only medical doctors write dr before their name?
No, anyone who has completed a doctoral program in any field can place the designation Dr before their name. This includes doctors of philosophy (PhD), doctors of medicine (MD), doctors of chiropractic (DC), doctors of dentistry (DDS), doctors of veterinary medicine (DVM), doctors of optometry (OD), etc.
