Chapter 2 - Types of medical practice. When you finish this chapter, you should: Describe medical specialties and specialists, explain the purpose of the American Board of Medical Specialists, describe the duties of several types of allied health professionals with whom medical assistants may work, name professional associations that may help advance a medical assistant’s career. | PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Chapter 2 Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 2 Ramutkowski • Booth • Pugh • Thompson • Whicker Objectives 2-1 Describe medical specialties and specialists. 2-2 Explain the purpose of the American Board of Medical Specialists. 2-3 Describe the duties of several types of allied health professionals with whom medical assistants may work. 2-4 Name professional associations that may help advance a medical assistant’s career. Types of Medical Practice Medical Specialties Approximately 22 major medical specialties exists Specialized medical care is driven by advances in diagnosing and treating various diseases Cardiology Pediatrics Adult Note: Cardiology = specialty Pediatrics & Adult = subspecialty Physician Education & Licensure Obtain Bachelor’s Degree Graduate from an Accredited Medical School Pass the . Medical Licensing Exam Complete 2-6 years of . | PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Chapter 2 Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 2 Ramutkowski • Booth • Pugh • Thompson • Whicker Objectives 2-1 Describe medical specialties and specialists. 2-2 Explain the purpose of the American Board of Medical Specialists. 2-3 Describe the duties of several types of allied health professionals with whom medical assistants may work. 2-4 Name professional associations that may help advance a medical assistant’s career. Types of Medical Practice Medical Specialties Approximately 22 major medical specialties exists Specialized medical care is driven by advances in diagnosing and treating various diseases Cardiology Pediatrics Adult Note: Cardiology = specialty Pediatrics & Adult = subspecialty Physician Education & Licensure Obtain Bachelor’s Degree Graduate from an Accredited Medical School Pass the . Medical Licensing Exam Complete 2-6 years of Residency Family Practice Medical doctors that treat all conditions and age groups Also called general practitioners or primary care physicians by insurance companies Refers patients to specialists for specific diseases requiring specialized care Medical Specialists Specialist Functions Allergist Diagnose and treat persons with hypersensitivity to substances like drugs, chemicals, and elements in nature Anesthesiologist Administers medications that alter sensation and feelings during surgery Cardiologist Diagnose and treat diseases of the heart and blood vessels Medical Specialists (cont.) Specialist Functions Dermatologist Diagnose and treat diseases of the skin, hair, and nails Doctor of Osteopathy Use their eyes and hands to identify structural problems and promote natural healing Emergency Medicine Work in hospital emergency rooms Diagnose and treat medical crisis and accidents Medical Specialists (cont.) Specialist Functions Endocrinologist Diagnose and treat .
