Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine 207ZP0105X
Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine: Laboratory Medicine is normally divided into two sections. These two sections are anatomic pathology and clinical pathology. This is where tests are completed on clinical specimens for the purpose of getting information about the health of a patient, which will help in diagnosing, treating and preventing disease.
Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0105X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Pathology | Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
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.
Pathology: This is simply the study and diagnosis of disease. A Pathologist can be either a MD or DO. In general, Pathology is a complex scientific field that seeks to understand the mechanisms of injury to tissues and cells, along with the body's means of recognizing and repairing injuries.