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Core Disciplines[edit | edit source]

  • Anatomy: The structural blueprint of living organisms, a foundation for understanding the physical form and function of the human body.
  • Physiology: The study of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of living organisms.
  • Biochemistry: The examination of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.
  • Pathology: The study of disease, including the causes, development, and effects on the body.
  • Pharmacology: The science of drugs and their effects on the body, crucial for the development of new therapeutic treatments.

Clinical Specialties[edit | edit source]

  • Cardiology: The branch focused on disorders of the heart and parts of the circulatory system.
  • Neurology: The discipline that deals with the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
  • Oncology: The field of medicine that researches, identifies, and treats various types of cancer.
  • Pediatrics: The branch concerning the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.
  • Psychiatry: The medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders.

Healthcare Systems[edit | edit source]

  • Primary care: The day-to-day healthcare given by a health care provider, serving as the first contact and principal point of continuing care.
  • Surgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or injury.
  • Emergency medicine: The medical specialty concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention.
  • Public health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting human health through organized efforts and informed choices.

Cutting-Edge Research[edit | edit source]

  • Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms, a key aspect of precision medicine.
  • Immunology: The branch that studies all aspects of the immune system, pivotal for understanding vaccines and autoimmune diseases.
  • Clinical trials: Research studies performed on people that are aimed at evaluating a medical, surgical, or behavioral intervention.

Patient Care and Ethics[edit | edit source]

  • Medical ethics: A system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine.
  • Patient safety: The prevention of errors and adverse effects to patients associated with healthcare.
  • Healthcare policy: The plans, actions, and decisions that are undertaken to achieve specific healthcare goals within a society.

Lists of medicine articles[edit | edit source]

Lists of healthcare providers[edit | edit source]

United States healthcare providers list, choose a state below. Also see World directory of doctors and list of hospitals

Providers by State[edit | edit source]

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