Medical specialties Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Physician who specializes in administering anesthetic agents before and during surgery
A
Anesthesiologist
2
Q
Medical professional who specializes in administering anesthesia but is not a physician
A
Anesthetist
3
Q
Physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the nervous system
A
Neurologist
4
Q
Physician who specializes in surgery of the nervous system
A
Neurosurgeon
5
Q
- physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating chemical dependencies, emotional problems, and mental illness.
- can prescribe medications
A
Psychiatrist
6
Q
- has a doctoral degree but is not a medical doctor
- evaluates and treats emotional problems and mental illness
A
Psychologist
