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Yes, in the United States, Osteopathic physicians (DOs) are the equivalent of Allopathic physicians (MDs). DOs specialize in all fields of medicine (plus one that MDs do not: Osteopathic manipulative medicine) and practice in all areas of the country.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoAbsolutely not. There is little difference in the training between DO and MD physicians. DOs undergo additional training in the muscular-skeletal system in medical school that is not included in an MD program. In some ways the DO training is superior to MD training because it emphasises the whole person and the relation of all systems to each other. But if you were to observe a DO and and MD at work in surgery, for example, you would not be able to tell the difference unless you saw the letters on the physicians name tag. It is sad that DOs experience stigma in this country because they are full-fledged medical doctors just like MDs. Hopefully as more and more people are educated about the differences and similarities this stigma will fade. DO schools have a reputation for being less competitive than MD schools. But in reality both DO and MD schools are highly competative. An applicant of today could be accepted to an MD program and rejected from a DO program, or visa versa. That is why many students applying to medical school apply to both programs. Whether you are trained as a DO or MD in the US, your training can be excellent. A DO can be licensed in exactly the same way as an MD or a DO can complete the osteopathic licensing exams, or both.
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∙ 15y agoIn the US, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.s) and Doctors of Medicine (M.D.s) are fully equivalent and can practice in any area of medicine.
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Is an MD in charge of a DO?
Yes. MDs hire DOs and are in charge of DOs. MDs supervise DOs and sign off on their patients' charts.
Is an MD more qualified than a DO?
Nope. Just different approaches to medicine. MD = allopathic medicine, DO = osteopathic medicine Nope. Just different approaches to medicine. MD = allopathic medicine, DO = osteopathic medicine No, both are complete physicians.
Aren't the DOs and the MDs both medical doctors?
Yes, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) and Doctors of Medicine (MDs) are both medical physicians and can prescribe medications, do surgeries, and specialize in any medical field.
Who can give a DOT physical?
MDs, DOs, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and chiropracters.
Is the DO and the MD equals in medicine?
Yes. The D.O. and the M.D. are equals in medicine. The main differences now is that some M.D.s use osteopathic manipulative medicine in their practice now. It is ironic that now MDs use osteopathic manipulative treatment now but DOs do not. DOs mainly use Evidenced-based medicine now, prescribe meds, perform surgeries, and so on, but do no use manipulative medicine. Leave manipulations now to the MDs, and medication prescriptions and surgeries to the DOs. MDs are too holistic now and DOs are too evidenced-based medicine now. DOs and MDs are professionally equivalent. The above author is correct that there are continuing education programs for MDs to learn some basic manipulative techniques, but they are the minority of physicians performing manipulation.
What do physician assistants do?
A Physicians Assistant (PA) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) fill the special role between nurses and medical physicians MDs/osteopaths DOs. The PA and NP under the supervision of MDs and DOs can diagnose, treat, and even prescribe medications; PAs and NPs are highly trained clinicians.
Do osteopaths DO work under the supervision of medical doctors MD?
Yes. DOs work under the supervision of MDs. MDs supervise DOs,NPs, and PAs. Don't get me wrong. You can get quality medical care from a DO, but their notes should be reviewed by an MD monthly to make sure they are giving that quality care. Best wishes to you and the care your DO is given you!
What is main difference between an MD and DO in 2009?
No difference. MDs and DOs both prescribe medications, perform surgeries, and specialize in any medical specialty. However, recent polls have shown that more MDs now practice medicine wholistically and perform osteopathic manipulative medicine now. Whereas, DOs, now have turned away from manipulative medicine and rely now more on evidenced-based medicine, research, and just focus on prescribing the best possible medication regimens for their patients. So, in reality, MDs and DOs are the same. DOs should really change their degree to MD or MD,DO to get more recognition from the general public that they are medical doctors. DOs are medical doctors with a DO degree. That's it!
Are DOs real doctors?
DOs and MDs are the only two doctoral degrees that are recognized for licensure as a physician & surgeon. Holders of both degrees are fully able to practice in all medical and surgical specialties. They are both "real" doctors.
Is an osteopathic doctor DO as smart as a medical doctor MD?
Yes, DOs are in school for the same amount of years as MDs are and even take more classes in learning how to better diagnose their patients.
Are MDs better then DOs at osteopathic manipulative treatmment?
Yes. MDs have begun to learn OMT (osteopathic manipulative treatment) now and are using it in their practice. MDs may prescribe meds, perform surgery, or perform manipulative medicine on patients now. DOs use traditional medicine now, allopathic medicine, and rarely ever use OMT anymore. DOs prescribe medication, perform surgery, go into any medical specialty, do research, but no longer do any DOs ever perform manipulation anymore. No. DO's receive much more extensive training in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), than do their allopathic counterparts (who receive little or no training in manipulative medicine). Allopathic physicians have begun learning OMT because there is both evidenced-based and empirical evidence to support the fact that OMT is clinically useful. ------- Source??
What is MDS America's population?
The population of MDS America is 20.
