Emergency Medical Services 207PE0004X



Emergency Medical Services: Emergency Medical Services is a type of emergency service that provides out-of-hospital acute medical health care and/or transports a patient to a medical establishment. As well they handle patients with illnesses and injuries in which the patient, or the medical doctor, thinks is a medical emergency. They are also known as first aid squad, rescue squad, ambulance service or life squad.

Taxonomy Code: 207PE0004X

Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Emergency Medicine | Emergency Medical Services


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.

Emergency Medicine: Is where physicians take care of patients with acute injuries or illnesses that need immediate attention. This type of medicine is usually done to take care of the immediate needs and if required, the patient is sent elsewhere for longer term care. This medicine is practiced in Emergency Rooms in hospitals, as well as various intensive care units. Some areas of medicine in which this is practiced are medical toxicology, pediatric emergency medicine, and sports medicine.

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