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as long as they have a license for that particular state. Some doctors have multiple licenses.
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∙ 13y agoNo. In general you have to have a license specifically from the state you want to practice in. (Some states have reciprocity agreements, others don't).
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Can a doctor with a DO degree practice any branch of medicine?
Yes, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) can specialize in any branch of medicine.
Can a doctor with a classification of DO practice family medicine?
Yes. My family practice physician is a DO. She graduated from a DO school and then went on to family practice residency. Yes, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) can choose to specialize in any medical specialty including family medicine.
Where can one get general medicine practice in the US?
General medicine practice can be learned in first aid courses thoughout the country, also any doctor and hospitals are a good source of medical knowledge.
What is the difference between a physician and a doctor?
A clinician is a health professional, such as a physician, psychologist, nurse, etc, who is involved in clinical practice, as opposed to one who is involved in research. A physician is a health professional who has completed a course of education in medicine and who is licensed to practice medicine and/or surgery. A physician is a clinician, but not all clinicians are physicians.
What are some procedures that emergency medicine doctors cannot do?
Emergency medicine doctors, like all medical practitioners, must abide by their authority to practice. The authority to practice (ATP) is the level to which a medical practitioner can practice. By way of explanation, emergency medicine doctors cannot perform any procedures that are outside their scope of practice. Performing procedures above your ATP without prior consultation with a senior surgeon or doctor can result in serious consequences for both the patient and the doctor.
Why homeopath learn practice of medicine?
they have not any information to screech in it
Any medicine can leave this habit or not?
yes. i had habit. i consult with a doctor and took some medicine. now i am ok. plz consult with a sexologist doctor
Is equine surgery regulated by any state regulations?
Yes, equine surgery is considered as part of the practice of veterinary medicine and therefore only a licensed veterinarian can perform it.
How do you buy a medicine at the doctor in myLife console?
You just talk to the doctor until he asks you if you need any.
What is the highest degree a plastic surgeon can have?
Any of the following medical degrees, which are equivalent to one another: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Is there any internship for an emergency physician?
There is an internship for all physicians in the US. It's required before they can obtain medical license to practice medicine in what ever state they are in. The first year of training after medical school is the internship. It's usually part of a longer residency program for many medical specialties. ER, for example, is 4 year of residency including 1 year of internship. However, a doctor doesn't have to be residency trained to practice medicine as long as he/she has 1 year of internship.
Does the abbreviation DO doctor of osteopathic medicine mean that the medical professional is also a medical doctor able to practice medicine or an academic doctor?
Yes, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) are medical physicians and can practice medicine or go into academia just like Doctors of Medicine (M.D.). Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine and Doctors of Medicine are both full-fledged physicians trained in the United States who attend four years of medical school and are eligible to specialize in any field of medicine after residency training. Additionally, both DOs and MDs may sit for board certification examinations and each type of physician has the same legal and medical responsibilities such as prescribing medications, performing surgery, working in the hospital, medical diagnosis, etc. The difference between a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Doctor of Medicine is a slight one-Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, in addition to the standard medical curriculum, receive 300-500 hours of instruction in a form of manual therapy known as osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM). This form of therapy is another approach sometimes used by DOs to address a patient's musculoskeletal issues.
