what is the difference between a family practice, general practice and internal medicine doctor?
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Internists specialize in adults (patients ages 17 and up -- on into geriatrics). I use an internist. They generally have better knowledge of chronic illness. That way, if you develop diabetes or liver disease, they have the knowledge to order the best tests and manage these illnesses themselves. They can also treat you for the common cold and other general ailments.\n\nFamily practice doctors will treat newborns to geriatrics. They're a one stop shop for the whole family. They can also assist specialists in surgeries. (For example, general surgeon is going to remove your appendix, instead of using the hospital staff for assistance, they can see if your doctor is available for that date to assist.)\n\nA general practitioner is pretty much the same as a family doctor. They usually do more surgery, as the main surgeon, on their own.\n\nI would personally use a pediatrican for newborns to 16 year olds. Seventeen and up -- use an internist. Sixty-five and up, use a geriatrics specialist. (For geriatrics, the age and over all health of the patient REALLY determines whether or not they should have a Geriatrician. If a patient is 65 and in overall good health, they can still see and IM doctor [internal medicine]. If they are 55 and up and are having memory problems or seem to get around or have chronic illnesses that are more common of older patients, that would warrant a geriatrican. (examples: dementia, alzheimer's, difficulty walking, poor motor skills.)
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Name of Patient\nType of exam to be done\nClinical History\nSignature md\nDiagnosis
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Typically the behind the scenes daily operation of the clinic/facility they're working at. Strategic vision for the clinic/facility.  Budgeting process.  Personnel.  Human resources.\nit really depends upon how large/type of facility it is.  A physician outpatient clinic will differ significantly from a hospital, etc.
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A psychiatrist is a medical doctor. A psychologist may hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) and be called "doctor"; but, is not a medical doctor (M.D.). A psychologist primarily aids his patients by counseling and psychotherapy. A psychiatrist may also perform psychotherapy; but, in addition, can prescribe medications. Cases of serious mental illnes are treated by psychiatrists.
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a psychiatrist is an MD..they can prescribe drugs\na psychologist is a phd, they can't prescribe drugs, and an MD would make more.
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I think your own primary care taker will tell you .\nYou can also go to Internal medicine (INternist) doctor first.\n\nHe will determine what needs to be done for you,and he will refer to the specialist.
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I assume you mean traditional Chinese medicine and not modern Chinese medicine.  Traditional Chinese medicine has a 2,000 year history of experience with natural remedies, such as the medicinal use of herbs, the healing properties of different kinds of foods like fruits and vegetables, and the effects of different food combinations.  Western medicine is not aware of, and does not recognize most of these remedies.  Also, traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes health in the sense that its focus is on maintaining harmony and balance in the body, whereas Western medicine emphasizes disease in the sense that its main focus is treating someone who is already ill instead of preventing the illness in the first place.
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An internal medicine dr is either an MD or DO that has completed additional training to become specialized in adult medicine.  These days there isn't much difference between MD and DO. Osteopathic medical schools do include more physical manipulation similar to chiropractics but the medical education is comparable to MD schools.
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psychiatrist,\nMD doctors
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One is trained to deal with mental disorders as well as reg. things and the other is ony trained or deals with reg. things...\n\nJust like Pdocs are reg doctors but are further trained in mental disorders... while reg family docs can deal with depression but not as well as a pdoc...
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It depends on your health care coverage and the type of medicine your prescribed. With  health care providers you pay less if you go with the generic brand of medicine over brand name and most providers only cover generic unless your doctor specifically prescribes brand name for you. The amount you take per day and milligrams that you take is also a factor in pricing. So if you have NO insurance it's always better to go with generic as it is less expensive. Also if your doctor has samples in their office ask if you can get them as sometimes you get a presciption filled and you have a reaction and can't use the rest or that particular medication doesn't work for you and you have to be switched to something else
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Hi,\nBoth types of doctors can be just as qualified as the other.  Medical Doctors have what we think of as "traditional" American Medical Training whereas Doctors of Osteopathy are trained more to think about the whole patient, instead of focusing on one area or body part.  They take extra training in muscular-skeletal issues.  I put a link to explain more about D.O.'s; but like everything else, it depends on the doctor.  There are good and bad M.D.'s and good and bad D.O.'s.\n\nGood luck in finding a GREAT physician!
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A psychiatrist is a Medical Doctor, and can prescribe medications.\n\nA psychologist may have a doctorate, but is not a doctor, and cannot prescribe medications.
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Cardiologist - The Heart Doctor:\n\nA doctor who specializes in preventing and treating heart disease is known as a cardiologist. \n\nCardiology is the subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with the functioning of the heart, blood vessels and circulation of blood throughout the body. It may also encompass evaluation of the lungs. \n\nAngioplasty and stent placement for peripheral arterial occlusive disease has traditionally been performed by radiologists and surgeons. However, cardiologists have recently begun to perform these procedures. It is unknown whether this has affected how often the procedure is done.\n\nWages: Separate wage information is not available for cardiologists. Cardiologists belong to the broader occupational category of "physicians." Nationally, the median income for physicians (after expenses) is about $164,000 per year. Earnings vary according to specialty, years of experience, and hours worked. Average salaries for medical residents range from $34,100 to $42,100 per year.
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It has been a long time since working out of an office, but, in Family Practice, its always good to post information about childhood diseases and vaccinations, as well as information for the older bunch.\n\nMake a trip to an associates office and make some notes.  Don't go overboard out of the starting blocks, cause the drug reps will have all kinds of posters and such, that always looks good in the exam rooms.
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If you mean what is done during a general exam this is what it entails, at least where I have worked, which was an internist.  Vital signs-  temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure.  The doctor will also listen to your lungs, and do just a general head to toe examination.  This would include a rectal exam to check for any bleeding and to check your prostate if you are male.  If you are female he would also do a quick pelvic exam, including a pap.  He might also do a chest x-ray.  General blood work is also done, plus a urinalysis.
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Your skin is the largest organ you have. Its health and development is determined by what happens within you. Internal medicine is systemic in nature, relying on all of you internal organs and systems working together like a well oiled machine.\n   Hope that helps