Osteopathic manipulative medicine

Traditionally, what is thought to separate an osteopathic education from its’ allopathic counterpart is the emphasis on holistic healing. Rather than viewing patients as a set of symptoms, isolated to one particular organ or system, D.O.’s recognize the interconnected nature of the human body. While it can be argued that allopathic schools endorse this same doctrine, such practices are truly foundational to osteopathic medicine and therefore an integral component of patient care. This tendency…

things a doctor of osteopathic medicine can help you with. Doctor of osteopathic is a physician who does both surgery and prescribe medicine Physicians have been mostly known as doctors. Physicians are divided into 2 main types. First there are medical doctors. Then there is Osteopathic doctors. There are major difference between these two types of physicians. The Osteopathic doctor work more on injuries and surgery needed help. Medical doctors work on well being and medicine for the wellbeing…

This week I was able to observe how the clinic handles inbox telephone messages received from patients and inbox referrals for new patients when they need to be seen by Becky Godby. Chuck asked me to assist him with a vaginal cyst examination. Dr. Rosengren allowed me to draw up an injection with lidocaine and triamcinolone acetonide (Kenalog), which was performed under his direct supervision. I observed a Papanicolaou (PAP) smear procedure, setup, and collection with theThinPrep Pap test. Under…

Munroe Regional Medical Center. He oversees, evaluates and treats individuals who are receiving benefits from worker’s compensation cases: He also performs new hire employee screenings. Dr. Lucas’ experience, knowledge and skills related to emergency medicine make him the ideal physician to treat individuals who sustain injuries due to a car accident, motorcycle accident, slip and fall, on-the-job mishap or a sports-related accident. Board Certified Neurosurgeon – Anthony J. Hall, MDCM,…

to find an aspiring doctor. All of my fellow College Program interns were performers or business majors. When I told people what I was studying, they always had the same question: "What are you doing here?" My shadowing and prior experience with medicine during college convinced me that the most important skill physicians could have was the ability to relate to their patients with compassion and empathy. In pursuit of the ability to connect with people, I studied abroad, minored in medical…

alleviate symptoms of CGH, various treatment options have been utilized among patients, such as purchasing over-the-counter medicines (OTCs) such as aspirin and aleve, and utilizing complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) such as acupuncture, massage, and chiropractic6,7.…

University of New England College of Medicine has an interesting curriculum that is centered around the patient in order to treat the mind, body and spirit. This curriculum is appealing to me because not every patient symptomatology follows the textbooks and it is vital to learn with a patient focused curriculum and through the use of case studies. In addition to the curriculum, the University of New England provides a unique environment to learn and practice medicine through the use…

Standards of Practice Physician (MD/DO): Entry Level Education: Doctoral or Professional Degree and Certification Exam Role/Function: An MD physician has their Doctor of Medicine degree while a physician who has their DO has a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. The main difference is DO’s are taught osteopathic manipulative medicine. Both complete residencies and are licensed in all states but have different board exams. Physician’s assistant (PA): Entry Level Education: Master’s Degree…

The goal of healthcare facilities is to provide patient-centered care to their patients and so good ratings of customer services are important. Many healthcare organizations are monitoring their client’s satisfaction with the care that they received to see if they need improvement regarding customer services. With customer services being such a big part of healthcare, I decided to visit three organizations to observe their customer relations. The three healthcare service organizations that I…

The following items were searched: Holistic care, patient rights, person-centered care, individualized care, holistic nursing, and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Literature reviews revealed a commonality in holistic care and improved patient outcomes, compliance, and/or satisfaction. Three studies were identified as being significant: Suhonen 2011, Povlsen 2011, and Robinson 2008. Each participant…