Medical Toxicology 2083T0002X
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: 2083T0002X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Preventive 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.
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.