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  2. 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.

  3. Interventional radiology - Wikipedia

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    Interventional radiology ( IR) is a medical specialty that performs various minimally-invasive procedures using medical imaging guidance, such as x-ray fluoroscopy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or ultrasound. IR performs both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures through very small incisions or body orifices.

  4. Otorhinolaryngology - Wikipedia

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    A 40-watt CO 2 laser used in otorhinolaryngology Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital founded in 1874, in London. Otorhinolaryngology (/ oʊ t oʊ ˌ r aɪ n oʊ ˌ l ær ɪ n ˈ ɡ ɒ l ə dʒ i / oh-toh-RY-noh-LARR-in-GOL-ə-jee, abbreviated ORL and also known as otolaryngology, otolaryngology – head and neck surgery (ORL–H&N or OHNS), or ear, nose, and throat (ENT) ) is a ...

  5. Do not resuscitate - Wikipedia

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    A do-not-resuscitate order (DNR), also known as Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR), Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR), no code or allow natural death, is a medical order, written or oral depending on the jurisdiction, indicating that a person should not receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if that person's heart stops beating.

  6. Doctor of Physical Therapy - Wikipedia

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    A Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Physiotherapy ( DPT) degree is a qualifying degree in physical therapy. In the United States, it is considered a graduate-level first professional degree or doctorate degree for professional practice. [1] In the United Kingdom, the training includes advanced professional training and doctoral-level ...

  7. Primary care physician - Wikipedia

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    A patient having his blood pressure measured. A primary care physician ( PCP) is a physician who provides both the first contact for a person with an undiagnosed health concern as well as continuing care of varied medical conditions, not limited by cause, organ system, or diagnosis. The term is primarily used in the United States.

  8. Shared decision-making in medicine - Wikipedia

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    Canada has established a research chair that focusses on practical methods for promoting and implementing shared decision-making across the healthcare continuum. [65] Shared decision-making in medicine ( SDM) is a process in which both the patient and physician contribute to the medical decision-making process and agree on treatment decisions. [1]

  9. List of medical abbreviations: S - Wikipedia

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    sarcoidosis. SARS. severe acute respiratory syndrome. SB. small bowel (see small intestine ) SBE. subacute bacterial endocarditis. SBFT. small bowel follow through.