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Doctor Specialties Overview Articles

Multi-infarct dementia
Call your health care provider if symptoms of vascular dementia occur. Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if there is a sudden change in mental status. This is an emergency symptom of stroke. Treatment that i...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 13, 2008

Specific Doctor Specialties Articles

Medical Specialist: Family Medicine
The American Board of Medical Specialties recognizes Family Medicine as a distinct discipline requiring an additional three years of training for doctors who wish to become Board Certified in this field. Family Medicine doctors are usually primary care providers (PCPs) [formerly general practitioners, or GPs] for the entire family.
Source:HealthLine
Date:February 20, 2008
Geriatrics
Geriatrics literally means the care of old persons. Practically, geriatrics combines two elements: gerontology and chronic disease.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
He's the Expert on Geriatrics
Recognized as a world expert on aging, neuropsychiatrist Robert Neil Butler, M.D., helped lead the drive to make "geriatrics" a formal medical discipline.
Source:StayWell
Medical Specialist: Internal Medicine
After a doctor completes medical school and is licensed to practice medicine, the physician may pursue a rigorous 3 year training program in Internal Medicine. After passing an examination and completing the requirements, the doctor is eligible to become Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
Source:HealthLine
Date:February 20, 2008
A doctor talks about: Gynecologist or internist?
Harvard Medical School doctor addresses the question of whether a woman should see a gynecologist or an internist beyond her childbearing years.
Source:StayWell
Neurologist
A neurologist is a physician who has undergone additional training to diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system. The training a neurologist receives enables the individual to recognize nervous system malfunctions, to accurately diagnose the nature of the dysfunction (such as disease or injury), and to treat the malady.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
By the way, doctor: What type of doctor should we...
A Harvard Medical School doctor answers your question about the appropriate doctor to see after suffering a stroke.
Source:StayWell
Psychologist, Neuropsychologist, and Psychiatrist
Detailed information on the psychologist, neuropsychologist, and psychiatrist, potential members of the rehabilitation team
Source:StayWell
Neuropsychologist
A clinical psychologist is a licensed or certified professional who holds a doctoral degree in psychology and works in the area of prevention and treatment of emotional and mental disorders. A neuropsychologist is typically a clinical psychologist with additional training and experience in neuropsychology, an area of psychology that focuses on brain-behavior relationships.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
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