Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine 2083P0500X
Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine: This refers to various measure taken to prevent disease, rather than treating or curing them. This is the opposite of curative and palliative medicine. Preventative Medicine is largely based on education.
Taxonomy Code: 2083P0500X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Preventive Medicine | Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental 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.
Preventive Medicine: This kind of medicine focuses on specific measures taken to prevent diseases, rather than waiting and trying to cure or treat them. Most General Physicians are focused on preventative medicine. The idea is taking basic precautions to avoid developing a condition that needs treatment.