MHA Chapter 4
Osteopathic Medicine - ANSWER-Practiced by DOs emphasizes the musculoskeletal system of the body
Allopathic Medicine - ANSWER-MDs active intervention to counteract and neutralize effects of disease
Issues in Medical Practice, Training and Supply - ANSWER-Medical Training
supply of medical professionals
Maldistribution
-geographic maldistributon
-specialty maldistribution
International Medical Graduates - ANSWER--Fill 1/4 of the residency positions
Dentists - ANSWER-•Diagnose and treat dental problems
-Teeth, gums, and tissues of the mouth
-Must be licensed to practice
-Graduate from an accredited dental school
•Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
•Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree
-Nine specialty areas
dental hygienists (DHs) - ANSWER--Work in dental offices and provide preventive care
-Must be licensed to practice
-Graduate from an accredited school and pass a national board examination
Dental Assistants - ANSWER--Work for dentists in preparation, examination, and treatment of patients
Osteopathic Medicine - ANSWER-Practiced by DOs emphasizes the musculoskeletal system of the body
Allopathic Medicine - ANSWER-MDs active intervention to counteract and neutralize effects of disease
Issues in Medical Practice, Training and Supply - ANSWER-Medical Training
supply of medical professionals
Maldistribution
-geographic maldistributon
-specialty maldistribution
International Medical Graduates - ANSWER--Fill 1/4 of the residency positions
Dentists - ANSWER-•Diagnose and treat dental problems
-Teeth, gums, and tissues of the mouth
-Must be licensed to practice
-Graduate from an accredited dental school
•Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
•Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree
-Nine specialty areas
dental hygienists (DHs) - ANSWER--Work in dental offices and provide preventive care
-Must be licensed to practice
-Graduate from an accredited school and pass a national board examination
Dental Assistants - ANSWER--Work for dentists in preparation, examination, and treatment of patients
