Medical Specialists Paper

This weeks discussing provides the opportunity to identify medical specialists in medical terms, describe their specialty, and list details of the type work they do. In the medical field, there are specialist who specialize in a specific function in the diagnosis and medical treatment for patients. "Medical specialists are doctors who have completed advanced education and clinical training in a specific area of medicine (their specialty area) (Webmdcom, 2015)."

For example: "A patient suffering from ulnar nerve compression in the right arm will receive treatment from a Neurologist; a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the brain, spinal cord, nervous system diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, headaches, stroke, or injury (Webmdcom, 2015)." Neurologist are certified by the Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. "A neurologist can order or interpret tests such as a computed tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or lumbar puncture to diagnose problems and may conduct tests to evaluate how well a nerve or muscle is working. A neurologist can prescribe medicines to treat diseases or may refer a person to another specialist if needed (Webmdcom, 2015)." …show more content…
Most psychologists will have a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD). Their specialty is psychology. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in the treatment of mental health disorders. Their discipline is psychiatry (Aalseth,