Roles And Responsibilities Of Health Care Providers

Question 1

Medical Doctors (MDs)

Answer 1

(MDs) are considered allopathic providers and are the most widely recognized type of doctor. They diagnose illnesses, provide treatments, perform procedures such as surgical interventions, and write prescriptions.

Question 2

Osteopathic Providers (DOs)

Answer 2

Complete requirements that are similar to those of MD’s to graduate and practice medicine. In addition to using modern medicine and surgical procedures, Dos use osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) in treating patients.

Question 3

Nurse Practitioners

Answer 3

Provide basic patient care services, including diagnosing and prescribing medications for common illnesses. Nurse practitioners require advanced academic training beyond the registered nurse (RN) degree and have an extensive amount of clinical experience. Generally, nurse practitioners focus on preventive care and disease prevention.

Question 4

Physician Assistants

Answer 4

Practice medicine under the direction and supervision of a licensed MD or DO. Additionally, physician assistants are able to make clinical decisions and be responsible for a variety of services.