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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.

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What are the years of education needed beyond high school to become a pro basketball player?

There is no education beyond high school required. However, current NBA rules mandate that you cannot enter the draft until you are one year removed from graduating high school.

Kids as young as 16 may play professional basketball oversears.

What areas do you examine during the detailed physical exam?

I experience this physical exam and i feel awkward. Doctors examine my mouth, my ear, my breast and even my anus.

How many classes needed to become a obgyn?

There are no particular "number of courses" it takes to become an Ob/Gyn, but it takes a minimum of 12 years after high school.

How do you declare someone dead?

If their heart, breathing, and brain activity have stopped, they are dead.

What kind of information should you share with your patient before proceeding with medical treatment in order for the consent to be considered informed?

the "informed consent" should consist of :

1.) procedure to be performed

2.) location of performance of planned procedure

3.) signature of physician

4.) signature of patient

5.) signature of "witness" (this could be parent/guardian if pt. is a minor, or perhaps the doctor's assistant.....someone in room who witnesses the signatures being written)

Just so you know, and this is what confuses ALOT of patients....the informed consent DOES NOT have to itemize any possible complications or side effects of the planned procedure!!!

What does it mean when your thyroid is dying?

you can get sick from not taking your thyroid medicine but you cant die from it.

Where in wales is the Indian doctor filmed?

Trefelin was the name of the town in the series, but it was filmed in Blaenavon and LLantrisant in South Wales

Why did doctors wear bird like face masks?

Mainly it was because when they were handing out potions, medicines, if the patient had a medical reaction to the medicine they could have a chance of catching an illness or at the worst, death. They wore masks to hide identity, so they werent a known man in the area, also so they didnt lose business. Another theory is that they wore the masks because it was widespread that birds spread the plague and if they wore it, this would direct the plague to the mask, away from the victim. Best answer I have thanks.

For some time, including around the time of the Black Plague, the long "beaks" of the bird masks would be stuffed with spices and incense, which was thought to fulfil two purposes - firstly and most importantly, it would cover the stench of death and disease, and some wearers thought that by wearing it they were warding off the diseases.

Name something you would hate for your doctor to forget before operating?

Anesthetic, wash hands, my name, procedure, drugs, rubber gloves

Why do men become gynecologists or OBGYNs?

I had a male gynecologist for years. He told me that men get into this category of medicine either because they hate women or love them! Made sense to me!

Why do surgeons wear cyan?

Because it is a relief to the eyes after looking at red blood for extended periods of time.

What kind of doctor measure drunkenness?

Physicians do not typically measure drunkenness. It is law enforcement officers who generally obtain estimates of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) by using breath alcohol testing machines. These devices can only estimate BAC indirectly through analysis of exhaled breath. It is technicians who generally measure BAC directly through drawing a sample of blood and testing for its actual (not estimated) BAC.

BAC is not a direct measure of drunkenness because some people develop tolerance to alcohol and therefore will not be intoxicated at .08 BAC. On the other hand, others may show signs of intoxication at much lower BACs. Therefore, identification of drunkenness is somewhat arbitrary; it is a social and legal rather than scientific concept.

Is the scrubs doctors real?

first of all it should be 'are' not 'is'. and yes, scrubs is a documentary filmed in sacred heart (pensylvania). The thoughts of J.D. are heard thanks to a microphone planted inside his brain.

What personal qualities and abilities are needed for success in psychiatry?

You need to have patience understanding of others. You need to see where they are coming from, and figure out ways to help them with their lives. If they are seriously considering life threatening activities, you need to cajole them that they are worthy and that people care and love for them. They need care, support and love. They are very delicate.

What personality characteristics or skills do you currently posses that you believe will benefit you in this career?

What personality characteristics or skills do you have current posses that you will believe in benefit you in this career

What is name of Doctor Who specializes in blood?

A blood doctor is a hematologist, usually someone is both a hematologist and an oncologist (cancer doctor)

What are some mistakes doctors make?

Some doctors mistake a certain problem for another. Example: Heart disease for breast cancer. They also might proscribe the wrong medication. They might hive you to much of a medication. The less experienced make the most mistakes, so do the old doctors. The beginning doctors don't know what they are doing. The old doctors might forget how to do something or have trouble seeing. It really depends. If you don't trust your doctor ask for a different one or do a background check on them to find out details about them.

Can my work give me 1 week's notice while i am on sick note from doctors?

In many jurisdictions, an employer can give notice of termination or changes to your employment even if you are on a sick leave, but the specific rules can vary based on local labor laws and company policies. If you are on a sick note, it’s important to review your employment contract and consult relevant labor regulations to understand your rights. Additionally, if you believe the notice is retaliatory or discriminatory, you may want to seek legal advice. Always consider discussing your situation with your HR department for clarification.

What clothes do speech language pathologists wear to work?

Speech pathologists generally wear business casual to work. Whether they're working with children or adults they are always on their feet, so high heels are not recommended. I think an average outfit that an SLP would wear would be black or khaki pants, a blouse, and flats. No skirts or pant suits. If a SLP is working in a school then their dress code my be a little more lax, i.e., jeans, not-so-fancy shirts. If they are working in the medical setting black pants may be more in the norm as well as nicer tops. Nice necklaces or earrings might also not be recommended as I've heard that children or people with cognitive disabilities may grab at the SLP, which are two populations that SLP's work with. And again this all depends on what the dress code of the actual setting they are working in. Hope that helps!