Pain Medicine Anesthesiology 207LP2900X
Pain Medicine Anesthesiology: This area of medicine looks at an interdisciplinary approach for relieving pain and suffering and improving the overall quality of life of those living with pain. This approach normally utilizes the team of medical doctors, physiotherapists, clinical psychologists, nurse practitioners and occupational therapists. Treatment for longer term pain include pharmacology measures including tricyclic antidepressants, analgesics and anticonvulsants, physical therapy, exercise, heat and ice application, intervention and psychological measures.
Taxonomy Code: 207LP2900X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine Anesthesiology
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.
Anesthesiology: Anesthesiology is when a doctor studies and practices the administering of sedation and or anesthesia to a patient for the intent of blocking pain. This branch of medicine is often looked at as mysterious because nobody really knows what happens when someone is 'put under.' Anesthesiologists work to prevent a patient from feeling pain during a surgical procedure, as well as dealing with it after the surgery.