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  2. List of abbreviations for medical organisations and personnel

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    Abbreviation Organization or personnel DC: Doctor of Chiropractic: DDS Doctor of Dental Surgery: DHB District Health Board (New Zealand) DI: Digital Imaging Technologist DMD: Doctor of Dental Medicine: DNP: Doctor of Nursing Practice: DO: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: DoH: Department of Health (various countries) DNB: Diplomate of National ...

  3. List of professional designations in the United States

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    Although conferred in English, the degree may be abbreviated in Latin (viz., compare Latin Ed.D. used for either Doctor of Education or Educationis Doctor; and M.D., used for both Medicinae Doctor and Doctor of Medicine, the latter which can also be abbreviated D.M.). Doctor of Juridical Science: S.J.D. An academic, not a professional designation.

  4. Nursing credentials and certifications - Wikipedia

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    Nursing credentials and certifications are the various credentials and certifications that a person must have to practice nursing legally. Nurses' postnominal letters (abbreviations listed after the name) reflect their credentials—that is, their achievements in nursing education, licensure, certification, and fellowship. The letters usually ...

  5. List of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions, including hospital orders (the patient-directed part of which is referred to as sig codes). This list does not include abbreviations for pharmaceuticals or drug name suffixes such as CD, CR, ER, XT (See Time release technology § List of abbreviations for those).

  6. Dermatology - Wikipedia

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    Dermatology. Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin. [1] [2] It is a speciality with both medical and surgical aspects. [3] [4] [5] A dermatologist is a specialist medical doctor who manages diseases related to skin, hair, nails, and some cosmetic problems. [2] [6]

  7. List of medical abbreviations - Wikipedia

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    Medical Abbreviations & Eponyms (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: Saunders. ISBN 978-0-7216-7088-1. External links. Biggest Collection of Medical Abbreviations ; Glossary of Medical Terms - Tufts University; Medical Abbreviations EN English Medical Abbreviations for Android; JD.MD, Inc. online Medical & Dental Abbreviations Glossary

  8. Nurse practitioner - Wikipedia

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    A nurse practitioner ( NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse and a type of mid-level practitioner. [1] [2] NPs are trained to assess patient needs, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose disease, prescribe medications and formulate treatment plans. NP training covers basic disease prevention, coordination of care ...

  9. Medical credentials - Wikipedia

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    Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Speech therapist/Speech-Language Pathologist. Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) Music therapist. Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) Master of Music Therapy (MMT) Surgical technologist. Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology.