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This page discusses the 5 types of doctors Allopathic vs Non Allopathic
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Allopathic and Non Allopathic Treatments, kinds of doctors
The typical kind of doctor you think of that you would visit at a hospital (or see on tv, etc) is an Allopathic doctor. They are designated with the title MD, an acronym for medical doctor. Any other kind of doctor is non allopathic. most med research scientists depending journal any can post, etc
Non Allopathic schools of medicine include:
Osteopathic
The AMA recognises and has in it's roster MD's (allopathic) and osteopaths DO's
Naturopathic (also known as Complementary and alternative healthcare and medical practices CAM is the term for medical products and practices that are not part of standard medical care
Naturopathic physicians attend a naturopathic medical college, where they study the same coursework as traditional medical doctors. They also take a professional board exam to become licensed, but they aren't recognized as medical doctors
Orthomolecular
Chiropractic
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Some Chiropractors overstep their boundaries. Some make false claims of treating symptoms and diseases there is no evidence to support, as well as preaching anti-medicine beliefs to patients
Homeopathic, and more (chinese medicine, nutritionist, psysiotherapist etc
MD (allopathic) vs. DO (osteopathic)
An osteopath (D.O.) is a fully educated and licensed physician who’s authorized to do surgery and prescribe pharmaceuticals. For historical reasons, schools of osteopathy grant D.O. degrees, but they’re equivalent to the M.D. degrees granted by “regular” medical schools. Osteopaths are accepted into residency and fellowship programs just like M.D. graduates are
Osteopaths mainly work in private practices but also work in a range of health settings including multidisciplinary medical/health clinics, rehabilitation clinics etc. They may elect to work as surgeons in a hospital setting, in a hospital's emergency department, or in another hospital unit, caring for patients with injuries or life-threatening illnesses such as heart failure etc or serious conditions
What is the difference between osteopathy and orthopedic surgeons are MD's who specialize in the musculoskeletal system, the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, etc
This further complicated by Integrative MD “Integrative medicine” is a specialty field of medical care and a newer term that emphasizes the integration of complementary therapies and conventional treatments, Alternative medicine refers to non-mainstream practices used instead of conventional medicine. Integrative medicine is health care that uses all appropriate therapeutic approaches conventional atypical
Psych scandal, traction, recommend smokin etc, platic surgeon etc
etc
Non Allopathic 'ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICAL AND SUPPORTIVE THERAPIES' may include