Ch 1 - Medical & Surgical Specialties Flashcards
Allergy & Immunology
specialty of diseases of allergic nature
Anesthesiology
specialty of anesthesia for partial or complete loss of sensation
Anesthesiologist
physician who specializes in Anesthesiology (the science of anesthesia)
Bariatrics
referred to as “weight loss surgery” by non-healthcare persons
Cardiology
study of the heart
Cardiologist
physician who specializes in the study of the heart
dermatology (Derm)
study of the skin
dermatologist
physician who specializes in teh study of the skin
endocrinology
study of the endocrine system
endocrinologist
physician who specializes in the study of the endocrine system
Epidemiology
the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health
Epidemiologist
one who specializes in the incidence, distribution, and possible control of disease and other factors relating to health; may not be a physicion
Family Practice
provides care for all members of a family; may manage pregnancy and performs vaginal deliveries
Family Practitioner
a physician in general (family) practice who plans and provides the comprehensive primary health of all members of a family, regardless of age or sex, on a continuous basis
Gastroenterology
study of the stomach and intestine
Gastroenterologist
physician who specializes in the study of the stomach and intestine
Performs Colonoscopies & Esophagogastroduodenoscopies; does NOT perform GI surgeries (Colon Resection for Colon CA) - GI surgeries are performed by a Colon & Rectal surgeon or by a General Surgeon
Gerontology
study of elderly
Gerontologist
a specialist in the study of elderly
gynecology (GYN)
study of the female, especially the diseases of the female reproductive organs and the breasts
Gynecologist
physician who specializes in the study of the female, especially the diseases of the female reproductive organs and the breast
specialist in female reproductive organs; does NOT provide prenatal, delivery, or postnatal services
Hematology
study of the blood; specialty usually combined with Oncology
Hematologist
“one who specializes in the study of the blood”; physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of blood diseases
Infectious Disease
manages complex infections; does not manage common conditions such as Strep Throat or Cystitis
Internal Medicine
the medical specialty that deals with diagnosis and medical treatment of diseases and disorders of internal structures of the body
Internist
cares for adults and/or possible older tens
Nephrology
“study of the kidney”; study of kidney function as well as diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases