What is the difference between a family practice doctor and a general practice doctor?
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In the USA, a FP sees all ages while a GP sees adults. This is a general guide, not a law or anything -- a GP might see some child patients.
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Nurse Practitioners don't necessarily have more experience than PAs.  Most PA schools require previous medical experience, so many PAs were previously paramedics, nurses, medical assistants, CNAs, etc.  In fact, PA programs typically have more patient contact hours written into their programs than nurse practioner programs.  Nurse practitioners usually stick with one specialization, whereas PAs are trained as generalists (can be derm PA for a few years, then go to Family practice, etc.)  Most PA programs are becoming graduate programs.
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well, a pediatrician is a doctor that works with children. you go to med school and then the last year your specialization is pediatricy
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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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They doctor shop--getting prescriptions from multiple doctors who have no idea and then hitting multiple pharmacies to get them filled.  No refills are allowed--they have to go back to the doctors to get more.  They'll get caught eventually.
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FP as an abbreviation in medicine refers to Family Practice not Forensic Pathologist.\nThe medical examiner is usually an official title of a medical doctor for the county (or region) who investigates suspicious death or illnesses. He may be a pathologist or not. They are often elected officials (like coroner) or may be appointed by the governor.\nThe Forensic Pathologist is a medical doctor who takes special training in the forensic (legal evidence) aspects of injuries, illnesses and deaths. \nThere is not distinction between live, ill or dead patients. \nThey are both doctors.\nA coroner does not need to be a doctor in all jurisdictions and one person can be all three (he can have all three titles).
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psychiatrist is a person with MBBS with psychology subject i.e. a doctor\n\npsychologist is a persion who has done PG in psychology but not a Doctor.\n\nbye the way im an Engineer ... Cheers !!!
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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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this is a holistic approach to health problems. As well as primary medical care,  primary health care addresses a range of health concerns that have no specific medical intervention.\nYou may not immediately recognize primary health care, but it is essentially the first level of contact that you have with the health care system. That could mean seeing your family doctor, health unit, pharmacy, or clinic. Or it could mean phoning an advice line staffed by health professionals, or even attending a self-care workshop to learn how to take a more active role in your own health. Primary health care involves treating short-term health problems, managing long-term health conditions such as diabetes, and even helping you learn how to prevent injury and illness. Prevention is a key objective of primary health care. \nPromoting healthy living helps prevent illness and injuries. Primary health care providers support healthy lifestyle choices and contribute to safe communities. Providers can also help you to manage chronic health conditions to prevent complications and stay healthy. Healthier people means reduced treatment costs - and reduced treatment costs help lead to a more sustainable health care system.  That is the bases of Primary Health Care.
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General Medical Council licenses doctors in the UK. \nhttp://www.gmc-uk.org/
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Doctors are licensed by each state.  You can check with the Medical Board or a similar titled state agency for your doctor's background and qualifications.
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You start going to your family doctor with your child.\n\nOr go to see a paediatrician when referred by your doctor..
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For just about every sub-specialty that general physicians have, there are ones for children.  Examples:\n\nPediatric Neurology\nPediatric Gastroenterology\nPediatric Psychiatry\nPediatric Oncology\n\nMore subspecialties listed here:\n\nhttp://www.vcu.edu/pediatrics/overview/divisions.html
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From a practical standpoint, the difference is a legal one.  Both are required to practice under the oversight of a physician (at least in most states, if not all) but the nurse practitioner is required to execute pre-provided protocols, created by a physician or group thereof; the physician's assistant has somewhat greater autonomy.\n\nFrom a practical standpoint, as a physician that has had to work as a supervisor both to advance practice nurses (which includes nurse practitioners) and physicians assistants, the difference is nearly nil: both end up doing whatever the supervising physician trusts them to do, with as much (or as little) autonomy as the physician is comfortable extending to them.  I've known some in both groups that functioned almost on a par with a physician.  I've known a few that thought they were on a par with a physician, and that weren't, by a very long ways.\n\nIn the long haul, the real difference isn't the label, it's the experience, wisdom and integrity of the person behind the label that counts.
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in medical terms it means...\n\nGENERAL PRACTITIONER\nIts basically a doctor that works from a general practice(your local doctors) as opposed to a hospital.
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Skip your general practice doctor and see a specialist. A dermatologist is trained to deal with these things, most GP's are not.
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What is the difference between an M.D. (allopathic) and D.O. (osteopathic) physician? \n\nThere 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.\n\nBoth D.O.s and M.D.s typically have a four year undergraduate degree prior to medical training. \nBoth D.O.s and M.D.s have spent four-years in medical education. Both take the MCAT and are subject to a rigorous application process. Historically, D.O. schools are more open to the non-traditional candidate. \nD.O.s, like M.D.s, choose to practice in a specialty area of medicine and complete a residency program ranging from 3-7 years. Some D.O.s complete the same residency programs as their M.D. counterparts. \nM.D. students take the USMLE exam and D.O. students take the COMLEX exam . Both must pass a state licensing examination to practice medicine. \nD.O.s perform surgery, deliver children, treat patients, prescribe medications and work in the same settings as M.D.s. D.O.s use the same tools, treatments and technologies of medicine as M.D.s. \nD.O.s recieve extra training in the musculoskeletal system, which make up the nerves, muscles and bones of a person.\n\nAs for me -- give me a naturopath or Osteopath any day!!!