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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 duties does a radiologist have?
The scope of performance in Radiologist technology includes, but is not limited to, the following areas and responsibilities: Patient Care: The exercise of judgment to assess and respond to patients needs prior to, during and following procedures. Quality Control: The evaluation and maintenance of a quality control program to ensure instrumentation credibility and reliability. Diagnostic Procedures: The utilization of appropriate technique to ensure quality diagnostic images and/or laboratory results. Radiation Safety: The use of techniques and education that will minimize radiation exposure to patients and health care personnel.
How can you get rid of blood in the urine without going to doctors?
Hey :) All you need do to is drink LOTS and LOTS of cranberry juice, usually does the trick ;)
How do doctors know you got the west nile virus?
A docton can confirm WNV by taking & analyzing blood tests. If it is a serious then a doctor may give you a Lumbar Puncture (spinial tap). This is when a needle is inserted in your lower spinial coard, and extracts fluids to test. Another way is Brain Imaging. in some cases, but not all, a CT or a MRI scan can reveal brain inflammatory and
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sometimes all of the above do not show a result. in my case it took three months for my blood work to finally show that I had WNV. Most doctors are under the belief of what you have stated as the only answer...thank goodness my doctor kept trying....
What does MD do after my doctor's name mean?
You have to complete four years of pre-med in college, then complete another four years of medical school in order to be an MD (medical doctor). After medical school though, you still have to complete your internship and residency in a hospital before you can practice medicine on your own.
Do you need a cast for a dislocated thumb?
yes they do put a cast on but they can sometimes put a spica thumb splint on it depending upon how badly broken it is but if it is really bad they might have to operate but that is very rare.
How many radiologists are there in us?
Radiology is a demanding job, and there are many radiology physicians employed in the United States. In 2008, 214,700 radiologists were employed.
Can your doctor figure out if immasturbating?
Certainly not, provided that you wash your tool after the act. But most doctors today will not be interested in stopping your masturbation. Insted, they will ask: "You don't masturbate? Why?
Why would a doctor refer patient to an internist?
Internists specialize in a field of medicine called Internal Medicine. This focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. If you were referred to an Internist, this is probably because your doctor was unable to find out what was wrong with you. He may have suspected it to be some sort of disease that is out of his field of medicine.
Do you need to see a doctor about your numb tongue?
Yes you should. Your taste buds are on your tongue. You need to find out why this is happening. Be sure if you are taking any medications that you remind your doctor of what you are taking as this could be a side effect of the medication.
What should you do if someone has a severe bleeding wound on their leg?
Apply firm pressure to the wound and hold it until you stop the bleeding.
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1) first try direct preasure as stated above
2) if that doesnt work elevate wound higher than the heart if possible
3) next use one of the arterial presure points above the wound such as the femoral artery in the groin for a leg wound
4) if bleeding continues a tourniquet may be needed if the wound is in a place it can be used - improper use of a tourniquet can be dangerous so learn how to use one
5) with severe wounds where an artery has been cut it may be necessary to pinch the artery - if you do you cannot let go until help arrives or it can be fatal
also there are several common wild plants you can use directly on a wound that are safe and very effective to stop bleeding - the best is yarrow which is very common and grows most of the year all over the west where i am from and i have used it several times in emergancies
What Doctor looks after your teeth?
what kind of doctor operates on the mouth and teeth
what kind of doctor straightens teeth
what kind of doctor performs root canal therapy
What is the name of the Doctor Who specializes in the stomach?
A gastroenterologist studies disorders of the stomach and digestive tract.
What is a doctor called who treats animals?
A licensed Veterinarian, ( Vet for short, but not to be confused with "Vet" meaning a Veteran of military service.
How many psychiatrists are there?
There are an estimated 7,000 people in the United States who work as psychiatrists. Psychiatrists can work in hospitals or in their own private practice.
Who is the best plastic surgeon in Denver Colorado?
Dr. Gregory A. Buford is the best plastic surgeon in Denver, Colorado. He is board certified and is only of very few physicians who injects Botox and other facial injectables.
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Can a radiologist write a prescription for a family member?
No tHEY caNT IF THEY DID THEY R BREAKIN DA LAW
How many brain surgeons in the US?
In short around there are only about 6-7000 plastic surgeons in the US. However, this is a very difficult question to answer. Many physicians in other fields and even non-physicians may identify themselves as "cosmetic surgeons" and perform cosmetic procedures. Other related specialities (namely otolargyngology, ophthomology, oral-maxillofacial surgeons) also have subspecialties which focus on plastic procedures. They will usually identify themselves as "facial plastic" or "occuloplastic" surgeons. If you include all of these physicians as well, there are probably around 60,000.
Are doctors and nurses heroes?
Yes they are because they help people who are very sick or hurt very badly. The only reason why or how doctors and nurses are called heroes because they save people from getting injured. They also help prevent people from getting more pain because pain are very dangerous and can hurt people very bad.
Will being a pediatrician require to travel or will work in one location?
Pediatricians work with children and babies, so no. The Pediatricians I know certainly dont work outside unless they have been in exceptional cicumstances such as in third world countries and then still there is some kind of shelter.
Can a doctor discuss patients with another patient?
No. In Australia there are rules against the amount of information a doctor can tell anyone. And normally talking about another patient to a patient is unacceptable and can be severely punished.
What do you call someone who pretends to know everything?
A know it all is someone who thinks he knows everything and refuses to accept advice or information from others. You could call then a pretentious boaster, one who intends only to attract notice and impress others.
