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Medical Doctors Knowledge Base

Compared to chiropractors, do medical doctors have work very hard to recruit patients for their business? In order for a chiropractor to be successful, he/she also needs to be a good business person. The chiropractors that do well financially are 1) business owners, and 2) really good at marketing and bringing lots of new patients into their practice. I was wondering if medical doctors also need to worry much about the business aspect of their practice, or if "having enough patients to treat" is something they never think about. Do MDs need to be business owners in order to make a decent living? Or do most of them function as employees?

What are the types of medical doctors you can be? I want to be a medical doctor though im iffy about what kind of doctor. Do you know of some uber long ( I figure) list of doctors and explanations of what each does?

Should osteopaths take the same exam as medical doctors in order to get licensed? In some states such as California, osteopaths do not have to take the same exam as medical doctors in order to get licensed. What states require osteopaths to take the same test as medical doctors since essentially they provide the same treatment as doctors and are allowed to do surgery? It is a well known fact that the grade point average of individuals admitted into osteopathic schools are on the average lower than individuals admited into medical schoos.. Wouldn't a requirement that osteopaths take the same exam as medical doctors to get licensed protect the public from treatment by individuals doing surgery that got into osteopath school after being denied into medical school due to too low of a grade point average?

Can medical doctors do their jobs without nurses? If the amount of nurse that a hospital employs was cut by a third, and CNAs (for patient care) were increased by half, can medical doctors still do their jobs? How dependent are doctors on the nurses in the hospital? Nurses, how dependent do you think doctors are on you? ___ Note I know that doctors don't work for the hospital.

Where are all the good medical doctors in Plattsburgh NY? There is a shortage of medical doctors in this area, especially good doctors in the OBGYN and primary fields. There are terrible waiting lists or incomptent help. There should be more medical doctoprs in this area, but there are too many people and not enough of anything around here.By the way this is a small country area of NY.

Why would the knowledge of whether a bacterium was gram positive or negative be useful to medical doctors? Why would the knowledge of whether a bacterium was gram positive or negative be useful to medical doctors, ....... or even microbiologists?

We are medical doctors with a sincere desire to help people with pain. How do we best get our message out? Chronic pain affects millions of Americans every year. Most of them do not know where to turn for help. I am the director of a clinic that specializes in the treatment of chronic pain. Our clinic consists of well trained medical doctors that follow evidence based guidelines for the treatments we offer. Each year we provide real results to thousands of patients. Yet for every patient we help, there are hundreds of patients in our area that have never heard of us. Most of our referals come from other doctors but recently we have decided to take our message directly to the public. We have rented billboard space for the past several months with no results. We have also tried newspaper and magazine adds without results. I think the decision to go to a doctor is very personal and most people want someone that they can trust. This means they need a referal by someone they trust. How can we break through the trust barrier to reach these people who we know we can help?

Is it legal to publicly rate medical doctors? In the US and other countries. e.g. could I create a web site where I say that I rate Doctor X 70/100 and Doctor Y 75/100, without any other explanation? What if I do provide an explanation? What if I rated mechanics instead of medical doctors?

I want to set up a private medical (doctors office ) practice? I want to set up a private medical (doctors office ) practice? How should i incorporate the business, I have heard about private corporation, what is that. Can a PC, be used for doing sub contracts with other businesses

Anyone know if these Medical Doctors in Plattsburgh NY are good or not? There are only 2 Ear Nose & Throat Medical Doctors in the area and I heard horror stories from the one at CVPH hospital, so wondering where everyone goes around here ?

Thousands of patients are killed in hospitals by medical doctors mistakes each year? Paying more money to the medical doctors do you think could solve the problem? Does health care quality depends on the money the medical doctor gets for his/her job? I agree with Greg!

Where do I find alternative medical doctors? currently i have doctor who is typical money looking doctor..i told him i have anxiety.. he told me lets do a blood test...and thats it...dont care about patents just gives out prescriptions which are poison... where do I find alternative medical doctors?

How do you check a doctors Medical License if unlisted with AMA? I need to find a Medical doctor for myself and my husband, am at a loss on how to find a doctor in my area as it is rural.

This is a question for Medical Doctors, do you have an MBA? I've just noticed that there is a growing number of Medical Doctors with MBAs and was wondering why would a Medical Doctor have an MBA.

why are some medical doctors called Mr and not doctor? some medical doctors are called mr rather than doctor, what if the doctor is female what are they then called mr, mrs or simply remain doctor. sorry it seems a daft question but its always intrigued me.

Medical Doctors plz (D.O.): How often do you have to explain to the patients that you are real medical doctors Does this cause frustration for you when you have to explain to the patients that DO = MD + OMM? Also, on your coat, would you consider writing having: Dr. XXXXX, D.O. , Medical Doctor

where on the internet can you find symbols and or writings that medical doctors and judges use? the dificulty to describe use of writing formats medical doctors and judges use on a keyboard that does not have the keys desired to type.

Why are consultant medical doctors often referred to as "Mr" rather than "Dr"? Is it something to do with the lack of a Phd? I was under the impression that all medical doctors should be referred to as "Dr" but I have been recently been informed that quite often a medical consultant doctor will not be referred to as "Dr Smith" but as "Mr Smith" Why is this, and how does one know when to distinguish between a "Dr" consultant and a "Mr" consultant?

Medical Doctors? Why can't they ever admit that they're Human and not Perfect. and own up to it when they make a mistake?

How much do medical doctors typically earn? Once you go to medical school and earn all of the necessary education, what then?

In which diseases medical doctors recommend to use a cane? I am working on a University Thesis Paper and I need to justify in which diseases medical doctors or ortophedists recommend a person to use a cane.

Why do Medical Doctors think they are better than everyone? Okay, Im a registered nurse and I have to say that most of the doctors I work with are crude and mean. They act like their shit dont stink.

Why do medical personnel not address acid body pH? Why are medical doctors not more educated on nutrition? Proper nutrition and other more natural treatments can be used to treat a lot of problems rather than just using drugs so often. There is a lot of research showing that cancer thrives in an acidic body, and cannot survive in a normal, more alkaline state. I've heard of too many doctors that refuse to admit that natural cures really work. I can't understand why they would refuse something that works, something that really helps. Is there a way to improve our health system?

medical doctors use radioactive materials in many ways.do research and make a list of at least five uses for? medical doctors use radioactive materials in many ways. do research and make a list of at least five uses for radiation in medicine. This is the question it couldnt fit

Do all medical doctors have to do postgraduate studies? After receiving their MD, do all doctors have to do residencies/internships or any sort of postgraduate study even if they do NOT want to specialize? After getting their MD, can they not do any more studies and get a job as a General Physician, or are postgraduate studies required?

How do you think is more corrupt the police or the medical doctors? I think the doctors they charge so much for their services. The first word should have been WHO

Should the USA and Canada accept third world medical doctors & other proffessionals into their work force? There are thousands of proffesionally trained individuals,like doctors,nurses.teachers etc who are driving cabs or working in donuts shops in New york and Toronto.If they were good enough to work effectively in their homelands,why can't they be given jobs in North America.Isn't this discrimation,are they saying that the standard of education in third world countries are inferior...what a waste of knowledge..people with PHD's driving cabs or fliping burgers.THis is crazy.

Why do you as an individual or us as a society need Medical Doctors? Im looking for reasons why people appreciate, trust and need doctors...aside from the obvious that they physically take care of their patient. Please be as specific as possible...and list as many reasons why a MD is important in society, to you personally or to anyone around you! I was looking for other than the obvious...i am well aware that people need doctors in case they get sick, and everything else health related. I am a Medical student, just to clarify...and was wondering why else people look up to or need physicians, other than them being there to help with their illnesses :)

Do you know of any fictional authors who are also medical doctors? I am going to proceed to a medical school sometime soon. I am very much interested to become a cardiologist. It was my very first ambition, and I don't want to waste the opportunity. However, I also have this passion in writing (blame Beatrix Potter. LOL.). Now I'm stuck between both worlds. I need some, ehem, inspiration. How is it likely to become a bestselling fictional author if you're a medical practitioner on the other hand?

Could medical doctors treat their own family? I know every profession has a code of ethics. I am just curious also if this issue is included in doctor's ethics or something. Could doctors perform surgery in their own family? And if so, are there explanation for this?

Medical Doctors views on legalization of cannabis? I'm taking part in a debate today. Motion: This house believes cannabis should be legalized. I'm playing a doctor from the British Medical Association. What arguments can I speak?

How would I find doctors that use medical intuitives? A medical intuitive is a person that can scan the body, reading energy and detecting disease and illness that even modern medical technology may miss. I have been a medical intuitive for 17 years. I'm looking to work with doctors that are open to alternative healing remedies.

How do Medical doctors get residency after their graduation? Is that competitive? I heard they need a sponsor, can you explain about that please?

Is nursing a good stepping stone for students who wish to become medical doctors?

Is it legal for medical doctors to write prescriptions for themselves? Or do they have to get another M.D. to do it?

Do medical doctors need to renew their degree, or get recertified from time to time? ...Or, can someone get a medical degree and become a doctor, and then just endlessly practice medicine for years and years without having to get recertified or retrained? Or do clinics and hospitals not care, and if you have an MD and experience, it doesn't matter how old your degree is? Just curious.

Anyone how i can get direct clinics or doctors for Medical transcription? I am looking for a direct client like clinics or doctors who get their medical transcription work done through other agents or who are not satisfied with their current service. I am looking for a direct client like clinics or doctors who get their medical transcription work done through other agents or who are not satisfied with their current service. Quality of work is assured.

Medical doctors or anyone in the medical Field please answer? Obesity runs in my family and I am chunky and overweight too. I just started working out at the gym. I have been on antidpresseants for over 20 years and I have noticed since I am been on them my weight sky rockted yes it is not just because of the medicine. I drank lots of soda salty foods and fst foods and shakes and I stopped excersizing and my metabolism has slowed down. My question to you doctors, nurse practictoners, nurses etc is it true that the medications I take Lithuim and Melarill cause wieght gain and swelling and if they do what is a healthy way to lose the weight. I was 16 when I went on the medicine and stadily since that time I gave gained weight. Why do some people stay naturally thin and eat all they want but don't have medical troubles or weight gain. Also do all over weight people are heavey because they eat too much because if that is the case why dont the thin people gain weight as well? What has been your observation on this?

Is there such a thing as historical medical doctors? I mean doctors who study illnesses as they were before and can interpret what people suffered from or from what they died. For example, the daughter of Racine went to bed with a headache. When he checked on her, he found her on the floor, and her throat full of water, drowning. She was like a wet sack. They rubbed her with wine and forced some salt down her throat; she vomited a great quantity of water, then she was all right. The doctor who arrived later bled her and said that it was "suffocating catarrh", which happened because she did not blow her nose often enough! Is there a doctor who could have tried to decipher the symptoms? Or, my friend had bleeding because of infection, which was cured by antibiotics. What would have happened if the person lived three hundreds years ago? Would she die? Go on living and bleeding for the rest of her life? Are there doctors who can answer such questions? And where to find them?

Why do medical doctors need to know anatomy? Well, dumb questions normally get dumb answers; but in this case, assume it's not dumb and therefore deserves an answer.

Does anyone know where to find out about medical doctors and radiologist credentials? I got married May 19th 2007. After having an ultrasound conducted and visiting with a radiologist, My Husband is informed, he will likely need to have one of his testicles removed and of course the first thing a doctor says is to have it removed. I mentioned to have a biopsy done and the radiologist has seen cases like the one my husband has. I opted for my husband to get a second opinion on having the complex mass removed from his testicle My husband seems to want to take this radiologist advice/opinion as gold. I would like to get a second opinion. Goodness, it seems everything these days about surgery removal.

Does doctors and other medical personnel encourage preventive care? Some people say that doctors and other medical personnel do not encourage preventive care, particularly for young men. From your own experience, what changes could be made in the practice of medicine to help young adults be healthier?

medical doctors? Is it true that plastic surgeons who have a drawing talent are better plastic surgeons than those who can't draw?

What kinds of medical doctors are there? can you give me descriptions in what they do also and the educational requirements needed to become that type of doctor? Websites would be useful.

What is a catchy title for a research paper about medical doctors? I have to write a research paper about medical doctors and it needs to include a catchy title..which i can't think of. any help..ideas??

why dont medical doctors receive no nutritional training.? 2500 years ago, Hippocrates, the father of nutrition and medicine, laid out the following 10 rules, which have been largely ignored by the medical profession: 1. The natural way is the only way. 2. Treat the cause of an illness, not the symptom. 3. Look to the spine for illnesses. 4. Throw away your drugs and heal the people with food. 5. Most illnesses can be prevented by eating natural foods. 6. A healthy colon is essential. 7. Do not administer dangerous and harmful drugs. 8. Do no harm to your patients. 9. Do not perform surgery for money. 10. The word protein means most important. what makes me mad is: It is not profitable in this country for you to be healthy; it is profitable for you to be sick. Look around you and see how many people are taking pharmaceutical drugs and are still sick.

what is your opinion on medical doctors? what do you like most about them and what do you dislike most about them? i am a medical student and i want to know your honest opinion. i know some doctors are known to be 'jerks' and some just don't spend enough time with their patients. i want to know if these doctors have completely ruined your view of all doctors.

We are the Medical Transcription company. Can anyone provide me links to doctors who are interested to hire? as i am looking for a medical transcription doctors

Are medical doctors the best people to run our country? They are intelligent, caring, and they fully understand drugs, abortion, and of course health care.

How has the definition of health changed since the first medical doctors? Give 4 examples of how physical activity contributes to wellness! Thanks alot.

Medical Doctors, what is the best way to explain to a patient? Why their vitals have to be taken every 4 hours? Especially at night time. People get pissed and when you wake them up. When is it okay to skip a reading and let them sleep? When should the patient's right to refuse take precedent? Sean: Thanks it happens a lot and boy do people get pissed. Love my job. My own life: "in my first operation i feel that i want stay deside the patient for all the day" Huh?

Training for medical doctors? After the medical institutions lost their case against training for medical doctors in UK. I personally think it’s wrong for British Taxes to be spent on foreign medical students in the UK. I think medical students should qualify in their countries and pass their exams, and became doctors before they apply for Jobs in the UK. I think British medical students should have priority in the courses and jobs in the UK. That way we will have more British doctors, and competition should only apply in medical jobs and not in training. What are your views on training for medical students? Should we allow foreign medical students for training in the UK?

After High school how long do Medical Doctors have to be in school? 10 points for the best advise. Thank you? How many board exams? Thank you.

Training for medical doctors? After the medical institutions lose their case against training for medical doctors in UK. I personally think it’s wrong for British Taxes to be spent on foreign medical students in the UK. I think medical students should qualify in their countries and pass their exams, and became doctors before they apply for Jobs in the UK. I think British medical students should have priority in the courses and jobs in the UK. That way we will have more British doctors, and competition should only apply in medical jobs and not in training. What are your views on training for medical students? Should we allow foreign medical students for training in the UK?

Do medical doctors have a "black List" for patients they will not accept for any reason at all? I had a friend whose doctor refused to care for her anymore, but said they would transfer her records to another doctor, the new doctor she contacted took her information and said they would do some "research" and get back with her. This is the first time I had ever heard of a doctor's office saying this, usually they just say...so and so doctor is not accepting any new patients at this time and refer you to another one. Does the medical profession in general have some kind of database of "black listed" people who have had disagreements or bad experiences with doctors listing the names of people to look out for, something like a bad credit score would be on a credit report. Is there another source of information out there that has personal information about one that the general public is not privey to? Wouldn't this be a violation of the privacy act of some sort? Do they do some kind of private investigation or background check on you before they even know who you are?

Can medical doctors (M.D) do research? Hey all, I was just wondering if medical doctors are involved in medical research, or is it just doctors with a PhD? I plan on going to medical school but would also want to pursue research work in virology, so I was just wondering would i need to go for an M.D./PhD. or could I still do research at say a university with just an M.D? Hope someone has an answer : ) thanks

medical doctors ethics? just how ethical are doctors that are paid by insurance companies large sums of money to review medical files to try to prove your own doctor is wrong...whats wrong with this picture how do they sleep at night?

medical doctors and evolution.? have you heard of any creationist doctors? all the people i know who went to medical school, which is a fair few, all accept that at the very least humans have evolved from lesser humanoid species. if your doc started talking about adam and eve, creation, etc. would that make you question your choice of doctor? please note i didn't make any reference about God. just creation.

International medical doctors (MD)? is it possible for International medical doctors (MD) who got their Usmle Exams and ECFMG Certificate ,can they get accepted to enter a medical school in USA ?

do medical doctors get addressed as "dr xxx" in the post? Just wondering if it is a proper title for medical practitioners or just an abbriviation. So do medical doctors get addressed in the post for example To dr. xxxxx Adresss etc etc

Why Med Doctors want us to get cured by medical stuff when they know medical stuff is soo expensive? Everything.. they just want you to take medicine or use medical services. I have a feeling is because they want to get our money. Instead of serving as advisors, so that we may seek out the best thiing and cheapest thing , thy always say that everything else is fake. Example, i've read many things where MEdical doctors say Herbs are not helpful. but why?? Why they say that. And why do that when they charge so much for their own solutions? They think we're rich or somethign? example , Ultrasounds, xrays, etc. Doctors always say we need that to get checked but those things coosst loads of money. I took 3 xrays and then i was left with a 500 dollar bill , it took me 5 months to pay. and plus it didn't lead to nothing cause to get treated for whatever they saw in the xray would cost more money which i don't have.

Do Scientologists accept that medical doctors can also rid a person of engrams without the need for auditing? A question was posted by someone who asked could Scientology cure their disabilities? A scientologist replied no, but a cure was often a bi product - meaning yes! He also said that psychosomatic conditions often fall away as result of Scientology IE that it cured them(they believe that engrams are the cause of such things which they rid people of through auditing). A medical doctor also believes in psychosamic conditions and they prescribe placebos(sugar pills - none chemicals) as a treatment and such conditions often fall away,ie they cure it. So both sides agree on such things exsist but just think what causes are different. So if doctors can cure such patients will sugar pills then that means that doctors must rid people of engrams that scientology claims cause such ills irrevent of wether the doctor believes in the engrams in the fist place? would scientologist agree with this fact? And if so, does that not make auditing just an expensive sugar pill?

Do medical doctors (Osteopathic D.O.s) feel frustrated when they have to describe they are basically MDs? -I will be attending a medical school (granting D.O. degree as opposed to M.D.). How much of it is a problem of patients viewing them not "real doctors" because the majority of the public only familiar with M.Ds? -Do residency programs look down upon DOs because DO residency programs are closed to MDs but not vice versa? -What is the general perception of DOs by their MD counterparts?

A question for Medical Doctors? I have experienced a bit of a personality clash with a few doctors when it concerns my children. If a Dr. chooses the medical field as his/her profession, why does that make (some of) them feel being a Dr. makes the rest of us less intelligent? As a parent, I (very often) accurately know the diagnosis of my child before I seek the legal authority of a prescription. Does that offend (most of) you? I feel like you should listen to me tell you what is wrong with my child and then make a diagnoses, instead of bickering with me over the knowledge I have of my own flesh and blood. If I have questions, and DON'T know what's wrong, I will clearly state that at the beginning of the consult, and interject when asked specific questions. I know not all of you are this way, but what makes those of you who are so arrogant? Respect the fact that I am the mother. Don't challenge my medical knowledge when you walk in the door, and I'll respect the fact that you are the Dr. by career choice. Here's ONE example... When my daughter was 2 years old, she awoke one morning with a gray coloring, and was cold and clammy. She was also very lethargic. I thought (through past experience in the medical field) it may have been low blood sugar. I called our (former) pediatrician to see if we had ever checked her blood sugar levels. He was immediately offended, and began telling me it must be something else based on what I was telling him, and to bring her in. She was also shaking very badly. I gave her 2 six-ounce boxes of apple juice, and two cookies. She began to feel better after about 10 minutes. I then gave her about 4 more ounces of orange juice. She then was alert enough to get into the car seat for the drive. Upon our arrival, I asked the nurse to check her blood sugar. It was 56. This was AFTER all the sugar she had just been given. The Dr. said it was a virus, and sent her home. I bought a glucometer, on my own, and the next am it dropped to 20. I was right.

if Congress had tons of medical doctors? Let's say Congress was made up of 80% medical doctors, and 20% "leaders" (LOL) ......... Would that be a good thing for America?? We (and they) would move the country in a healthier direction right??? Is this pie-in-the-sky dreaming? great answer john k

Approximately what would be population of medical doctors in India? Numbers of Medical doctors in India

Life expectancy statistics for nutrionists, life style gurus and medical doctors? Nutritionists, medical doctors, natural health gurus bamboozle us to no end about "omega-3 fatty acids..", "the surgeon general has determined.." , "triglycerides & HDL". I am sure, people so much into statistics, and with such genius expertise in the extraction of "control group" data must have amply documented over the past decades the SIGNIFICANT good that their carefully controlled life style has done for them. So, how much longer do these "control groups" live than you and I ?

doctors or/and medical school students!? i need your advice! please! fast! i need to know by tomorrow!? thanks okay so i am currently a freshman in high school and i am ready to pick my classes for next year as a sophomore. I want and plan to be a medical doctor in the future. It is my true passion. my question is would it be a good idea to take child development? its for one semester.please keep in mind that i want a class that would somehow be benificial for me in the future as a medical doctor. i am already taking biology and geometry so i dont want to take chemistry until junior year and physics and anatomy during senior year. i have room for one class left. what should i take and please please please explain why and how it would help me. please also feel free to add or give me some advice. it would be sooo nice of you to also tell me your classes and experience, and what classes you wish you would have taken in high school and why. lol i know i am asking for way too much but the person who answers all of them with good info will get 10 points and a lot of love. jk haha. thanks!

Another job for medical doctors in OZ? Hi, I am trying to migrate to Australia. I am applying as a medical doctor but I am having problems with the IELTS. The medical boards in Australia require a score of 7 in every area, but in my last test I got: Reading 9, Listening 8, Speaking 7, and writing 6.Overall band: 7.5 I have no access to any English school because of the location of my actual job. So I have no possibility to improve my writing skills because I am studying English by myself. I wander if I a may apply for a different but related job in Oz, while I have the opportunity to go to an English institute to study writing techniques and take the IELTS again. I have to tell that because of my CV I have been offered a job as a Junior Medical Officer last year, but I was unable to complete the application because of me "failing" this test. It is there any way I can solve these? I don’t care to take another health related job meanwhile. Thanks

are medical doctors allowed to write for pain meds in wis? i was getting methadone from my family doctor every month for pain. now i was told i need to go to pain management. is there a new law now that medical doc's cannot give pain meds?

at a medical clinic there are several "doctors" MD, DO, PAC, NP..What do these initials represent? I know MD is medical doctor and DO is Osteopath although I'm not sure what that means. PAC and NP are tthe ones I know nothing about..Help Please.

what career options are open to medical doctors aside from clinical medicine? i'm a medical doctor currently practicing in nigeria. i wish to either switch career or do a programme in information technology. where can i get help.

I have a mass of questions regarding medical doctors and med school. Help please? Alright, I (As I said) have a bunch of questions. Question #1: What medical specialty would make me the first doctor to analize a patient's condition? Question #2: Do pathologists only work with people who are dead, or do they also do a lot with the living? Question #3: What exactly is a clinical pathologist? Question #4: Do high school grades really matter (A lot) when trying to get into med school? Question #5: Is there some kind of rotation in med school so you can figure out what you want to do? Hey, thanks. Sorry for having 5 questions in one, but I really didn't want to make them all separate. Thanks again.

Are nurses too controlled by medical professionals, ie Doctors? I am required to do a debate at uni regarding the control of health care by the medical profession. My argument is that nurses are not too controlled by doctors/medical professionals because; *The introduction & growth of nurse practitioners. * Holistic nursing approach- focusing on the 'whole' person rather than just the problem & using different methods of care/treatment (Not always involving a doctor/medical professional) *Independant midwives practicing solo or in collabrative care with doctors. What are your views on my arguments??? Do they make a good argument or is there other points that I could use? Thanks

I Would like to contact doctors, medical students from various parts of the world.? I am a medical student interested in talking with medical students and doctors from various parts of the world. Please give me your email address or email me at tagpoodle@yahoo.co.uk