Medical Toxicology 207PT0002X
Medical Toxicology: Medical Toxicology or Clinical toxicology is a specific specialty of medicine. This specialty is practiced by Toxicologists, although a toxicologist expertise is often used in pediatrics, occupational medicine and emergency medicine. A toxicological screen is one of the central laboratory tests used within this discipline.
Taxonomy Code: 207PT0002X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Emergency Medicine | Medical Toxicology
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.