Geriatric Psychiatry 2084P0805X
Geriatric Psychiatry: Is also known as geropsychiatry, psychiatry of old age and psychogeriatrics. It deals with studying, preventing and treating mental disorders and people with old age. Diagnosing, treating and managing dementia is one area of this special field.
Taxonomy Code: 2084P0805X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Psychiatry and Neurology | Geriatric Psychiatry
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.
Psychiatry and Neurology: Psychiatry is a medical term used for the study and treatment of numerous mental disorders. Neurology targets the anatomy, functions and basic organic disorders of the nervous system. The ABPH is the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, that's a non-profit corporation founded back in 1934.