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Doctors
Doctors are medical practitioners whose primary role is to promote, maintain or restore health through the study, diagnosis and treatment of injuries or diseases. Those who specialize in certain diseases, patients, or treatment methods are called specialist medical practitioners.
5,941 Questions
Do you pay the doctor in full payment until the deductible is met?
That depends on the terms of your insurance.
If a physician decides to terminate his care of a patient the physician must?
Send the patient a certified letter
What does ARNP mean after a doctors name?
In medical circles ARNP is Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Titanium is a transition metal that can be used in artificial bones because it is?
Not really reactive with the chemicals in our bodies
Can eye strain on computers and video games cause eye floaters?
Eye floaters are caused when light entering the eye strikes tiny bits of the vitreous humor that has globbed together. They are random and harmless. If you are seeing flashes however, you may have higher than normal pressure in the eye. This can press on the nerve and create these flashes. This should be checked out at your optometrist's office.
When should a constipated person call a doctor?
A doctor should be called if an elderly or disabled person is constipated for a week or more or if a child seems to be constipated.
What are emergency room doctors called?
An emergency medicine doctor is a doctor who has received special training in order to provide treatment for acute illnesses or injury which require immediate medical intervention. Emergency medicine doctors work in the Emergency Department of the hospital where patients with acute medical conditions are referred to.
Although Emergency medicine doctors are not responsible for the long term care of the patient, their work in conducting the initial diagnosis is paramount for the prognosis of the patient's condition.
In summary, emergency medicine doctors are responsible for ensuring swift medical intervention to better the long term prognosis and comfort of the patient.
Who are the top rated neurosurgeons in Pennsylvania?
Dr. Jonas Sheehan at Penn State Hershey Medical Center
You Burned your hand on a hot glue gun and it won't stop burning it is very painful?
Yes, very painful try not to touch the sides or metal part or you wil get a burn mark!
Do doctors get kickbacks for referrals?
I'm pretty sure that more than some unethical physicians practice this however, it is illegal. The federal anti-kickback statute prohibits the offer, payment, receipt, or solicitation of compensation for referring Medicaid/Medicare patients and imposes a $25,000 fine per violation, plus imprisonment for up to five years. Civil penalties may also be imposed, and violators can be excluded from participation in government programs (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare).
should medical personnel suggest other treatment modes or suggest the pattiant a consultation with another physician?
Why would a doctor make a midsagittal cut?
A doctor may make a midsagittal cut during an emergency cesarean section.
Why are veterinarians less likely to be sued than regular doctors?
There are several reasons given within the industry. First, most (but certainly not all) veterinarians tend to be good communicators. Research indicates that medical professionals are sued not because of poor outcomes, but because the owner/patient didn't feel he/she understood the risk of a poor outcome. Second, it is not as widely known that veterinarians can be sued, so less people tend to follow up on this and file a case. Third, a poor outcome with a pet doesn't carry as much negativity as a poor outcome with a human (although this is changing as younger adults have pets until they are ready to have children).
Where does a doctor examen a patient?
A doctor asks the patient to describe the reason for their visit. From that information, the doctor will examine the areas of the body pertinent to the complaint.
You will not find a doctor who will prescribe demerol until they have become thoroughly familiar with your problem and all other measures have failed to provide relief. Some doctors will not prescribe demerol at all. It sounds as though you need to see a doctor who specializes in treatment of chronic pain.
Perhaps this may help if you have a migraine. A migraine headache takes on a life of its own once it has been triggered. It can rage on for days because the sufferer becomes more sensitive to other triggers while under the influence of a migraine. The triggers pile up and make your life miserable. You need some medication help but you also need to make some significant lifestyle changes which can cut way down on the need for migraine medications.
You need to start paying close attention to what triggers your migraines. Triggers can result from bright lights, irregular bedtimes, sleeping late, drinking, too much computer, tobacco smoke, flourescent lighting, paint and perfume fumes, etc. The list is endless and only you can determine what your particular triggers are. The most common culprit is food although it is one of the least understood by doctors. In fact, most doctors have very little understanding of migraine triggers. Legumes, oranges, chocolate, msg, wine, aged cheese, soy sauce and certain medications can all trigger migraines.
For certain people some very common foods can set the stage for a migraine to occur. Soy and corn are two common triggers for migraine yet are virtually ignored by doctors. If you check food labels, those two foods are in every processed food in the grocery store. Think high fructose corn syrup that's used in almost everything sweet. Soy is at the base of most foods and is a big problem for many people. Cutting out ALL processed foods for three months may make a difference in your life. You may find that you can only visit the dairy and produce aisles at your local supermarket and forget the rest. You are fortunate if you have a Whole Foods and Trader Joe's in your area. They sell less processed more nutritious foods.
It's not as bad as it sounds. Just eat fresh veggies, fruits, whole wheat pasta, marinara with olive oil only, plain meats like steak, hamburg, turkey, chicken, and fish. Cook with olive oil only. No deli meats. No mayonaisse. Find a whole grain bread without corn or soy in it and stick to it for the trail period. Find a good buckwheat pancake mix with no soy or corn. It is hard work to switch off processed foods but you may be rewarded with a lot less migraine pain and better health. Without the constant trigger of foods your migraines will decrease and you will be less susceptible to other triggers.
Book suggestions:
Headache Relief by Alan M. Rappaport, MD & Fred D. Sheftell, MD
Headache Free by Roger Cady, MD & Kathleen Farmer, PsyD
Was It Something You Ate? by John Emsley & Peter Fell
Does sleeping help your body heal from a wound?
No you could imagine every child is different in their own regards and when it came to bedtime he was on another level.
The first three months were fairly predictable. Every three hours up for feedings and changings. Around the four-month mark, it all changed.
Bedtime became dreadful. It was like he could sense it was coming and the hysterics would begin. Constant crying and screaming it was not only unbearable it was heartbreaking.
We were puzzled. We had never experienced episodes of this magnitude with our first two. When I say we tried everything we did.
Baths right before bed…….
Bottle of formula right before bed…
We even would let him “cry it out” as horrible as it sounds, it was.
After a couple of weeks of dealing with this, we had to find a solution.
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Can a psychiatrist prescribe medicine in all 50 states?
Yes psychiatrists are medical doctors. Psychologists, who are not medical doctors, cannot prescribe in most states.
