Medical Experts Flashcards
(10 cards)
Acupuncturist
A person trained to treat pain and illness by putting thin needles into the skin at specific points.
Example: The acupuncturist helped reduce my back pain.
Chiropractor
A doctor who treats back, neck, and joint problems by moving bones and joints.
Example: I visited a chiropractor for my stiff neck.
Herbalist
A person who uses plants to make natural medicine.
Example: The herbalist gave me a tea made from healing herbs.
Homeopath
A person who treats illness using very small amounts of natural substances.
Example: The homeopath gave me drops made from flowers to treat my allergy.
Midwife
A trained person who helps women give birth and take care of them during pregnancy.
Example: The midwife stayed with her during the whole birth.
Nurse
A person trained to care for sick or injured people in a hospital or clinic.
Example: The nurse gave me my medicine and checked my temperature.
Surgeon
A doctor who perfoms operations to treat injuries or diseases.
Example: The surgeon removed my appendix.
Pharmacist
A person who prepares and gives out medines.
Example: The pharmacist told me how to take the antibiotics.
Shaman
A traditional healer in some cultures who uses spiritual methods to treat ilness.
Example: The villagers asked the shaman to help cure the sick child.
Specialist
A doctor who focuses on one area of medicine.
Example: I saw a heart specialist because of chest pain.
