Identifying and understanding terminology specific to different medical specialties and healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Medical Specialties and Professions Introduction Medicine is divided into specialties, each focusing on particular body systems, age groups, or techniques. Knowing the terminology helps direct patients to the right care. Naming Conventions The suffix -ology means the study of, as in cardiology. The suffix -ologist denotes the specialist, as in cardiologist. The suffix -iatrics or -iatry rel...…
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