 Physicians
and surgeons diagnose illnesses and prescribe and administer treatment
for people suffering from injury or disease. Physicians examine
patients, obtain medical histories, and order, perform, and interpret
diagnostic tests. They counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive
healthcare.
There are two types of physicians: M.D. (Medical Doctor) and D.O.
(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine).
M.D.s
also are known as allopathic physicians. While both M.D.s and D.O.s may
use all accepted methods of treatment, including drugs and surgery,
D.O.s place special emphasis on the body's musculoskeletal system,
preventive medicine, and holistic patient care.
D.O.s are most likely to be primary care specialists although they
can be found in all specialties. About half of D.O.s practice general or
family medicine, general internal medicine, or general pediatrics.
There are two types of physicians: M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) and D.O.
(Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine). M.D.s also are known as allopathic
physicians.
While
both M.D.s and D.O.s may use all accepted methods of treatment,
including drugs and surgery, D.O.s place special emphasis on the body's
musculoskeletal system, preventive medicine, and holistic patient care.
D.O.s are more likely than M.D.s to be primary care specialists although
they can be found in all specialties. About half of D.O.s practice
general or family medicine, general internal medicine, or general
pediatrics.
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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