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Occupational Therapy (OT)

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Occupational Therapy (OT) is a kind of healthcare treatment that focuses on health and rehabilitation through assessment and intervention. Occupational therapists are medical professionals who work with people of all age to help them in curing their injuries, mental problems, and disabilities. Their advice and therapeutic treatment help patients in developing meaningful activities that assist […]

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Occupational Therapy (OT) is a kind of healthcare treatment that focuses on health and rehabilitation through assessment and intervention. Occupational therapists are medical professionals who work with people of all age to help them in curing their injuries, mental problems, and disabilities. Their advice and therapeutic treatment help patients in developing meaningful activities that assist

National Academy of Medicine (NAM)

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Earlier, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) was called the Institute of Medicine (IoM) which changed a few years back. NAM is a non-governmental, non-profit American organization which is also a part of National Academy of Sciences (NAS), the National Research Council (NRC), National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and

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Earlier, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) was called the Institute of Medicine (IoM) which changed a few years back. NAM is a non-governmental, non-profit American organization which is also a part of National Academy of Sciences (NAS), the National Research Council (NRC), National Academy of Engineering (NAE) and National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and

Joint Commission

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The Joint Commission was earlier known as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). It is a US-based non-profit organization that works for the betterment of the healthcare industry. This organization is exempted from tax under the tax-exempt 501(c) regulation. The Joint Commission is based in the suburb of Oakbrook Terrace area of

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The Joint Commission was earlier known as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). It is a US-based non-profit organization that works for the betterment of the healthcare industry. This organization is exempted from tax under the tax-exempt 501(c) regulation. The Joint Commission is based in the suburb of Oakbrook Terrace area of

Stethoscope

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An acoustic medical device used by medical practitioners or physicians to listen to the internal sound of a human body or animal body is known as a stethoscope. The device comprises a resonator which is small in size and disc-shaped. This resonator is placed against the chest that transmits sound to the two tubes connected

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An acoustic medical device used by medical practitioners or physicians to listen to the internal sound of a human body or animal body is known as a stethoscope. The device comprises a resonator which is small in size and disc-shaped. This resonator is placed against the chest that transmits sound to the two tubes connected

Dental Hygienist

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A dental hygienist is a dental professional who diagnoses, examines, and treats oral hygiene-related problems. Their primary role is to create awareness about oral cleanliness and offer care to those who are already suffering from dental issues due to unhygienic oral practices. They are employed in a variety of setting including private clinics, government hospitals,

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A dental hygienist is a dental professional who diagnoses, examines, and treats oral hygiene-related problems. Their primary role is to create awareness about oral cleanliness and offer care to those who are already suffering from dental issues due to unhygienic oral practices. They are employed in a variety of setting including private clinics, government hospitals,

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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A psychological therapy that aims to solve unhelpful cognitive distortions such as attitude, beliefs, thoughts, etc. through replacing their existing mental and Behavioral imbalances is known as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This form of treatment is used to treat a wide range of emotional problems like depression, marital problems, alcohol & drug issues, eating disorders,

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A psychological therapy that aims to solve unhelpful cognitive distortions such as attitude, beliefs, thoughts, etc. through replacing their existing mental and Behavioral imbalances is known as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This form of treatment is used to treat a wide range of emotional problems like depression, marital problems, alcohol & drug issues, eating disorders,

Psychiatrist

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A psychiatrist is a physician specializing in the branch of medicine known as psychiatry. As a specialist in the field, a psychiatrist uses their knowledge and skills to study, diagnose, prevent, and treat mental disorders. They evaluate a patient’s symptoms based on their physical and mental conditions and suggests appropriate care for faster recovery. Psychiatrists

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A psychiatrist is a physician specializing in the branch of medicine known as psychiatry. As a specialist in the field, a psychiatrist uses their knowledge and skills to study, diagnose, prevent, and treat mental disorders. They evaluate a patient’s symptoms based on their physical and mental conditions and suggests appropriate care for faster recovery. Psychiatrists

Intravenous therapy (IV)

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Intravenous therapy (IV) is a treatment in which a fluid substance or solution is directly administered into the vein of the patient. It is a medical therapy of intravenous infusions that help send controlled quantity of medication into the bloodstream over time. Basically, these infusions are used to meet short-term needs for example; IV therapy

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Intravenous therapy (IV) is a treatment in which a fluid substance or solution is directly administered into the vein of the patient. It is a medical therapy of intravenous infusions that help send controlled quantity of medication into the bloodstream over time. Basically, these infusions are used to meet short-term needs for example; IV therapy

Oncology Nurses

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A registered nurse specializing in delivering quality treatment to cancer patients is known as an oncology nurse. As a healthcare professional, oncology nurses takes complete care of cancer patients, right from monitoring their conditions to administering chemotherapy, prescribing medicines, and other treatments. They work together with oncology physicians and other practitioners to diagnose, treat, and

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A registered nurse specializing in delivering quality treatment to cancer patients is known as an oncology nurse. As a healthcare professional, oncology nurses takes complete care of cancer patients, right from monitoring their conditions to administering chemotherapy, prescribing medicines, and other treatments. They work together with oncology physicians and other practitioners to diagnose, treat, and

Surgeon

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A surgeon is a medical practitioner or physician who performs surgical operations on patients depending on their treatment plan. There are various types of surgeries that a surgeon may execute based on the condition and disorder of the patient. Their primary responsibility is to cure injuries, deformities or diseases using invasive or non-invasive surgical procedures.

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A surgeon is a medical practitioner or physician who performs surgical operations on patients depending on their treatment plan. There are various types of surgeries that a surgeon may execute based on the condition and disorder of the patient. Their primary responsibility is to cure injuries, deformities or diseases using invasive or non-invasive surgical procedures.

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