Licensed physicians trained in OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE. An osteopathic physician, also known as D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy), is able to perform surgery and prescribe medications.

A medical discipline that is based on the philosophy that all body systems are interrelated and dependent upon one another for good health. This philosophy, developed in 1874 by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, recognizes the concept of "wellness" and the importance of treating illness within the context of the whole body. Special attention is placed on the MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM.

Musculoskeletal manipulation based on the principles of OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE developed in 1874 by Dr Andrew Taylor Still.

The planned and carefully managed manual movement of the musculoskeletal system, extremities, and spine to produce increased motion. The term is sometimes used to denote a precise sequence of movements of a joint to determine the presence of disease or to reduce a dislocation. In the case of fractures, orthopedic manipulation can produce better position and alignment of the fracture. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed, p264)

An occupational discipline founded by D.D. Palmer in the 1890's based on the relationship of the spine to health and disease.

The granting of a license to practice medicine.

Organizations which certify physicians and dentists as specialists in various fields of medical and dental practice.

Individuals licensed to practice medicine.

Statistical measures of utilization and other aspects of the provision of health care services including hospitalization and ambulatory care.

Patterns of practice related to diagnosis and treatment as especially influenced by cost of the service requested and provided.

The term "United States" in a medical context often refers to the country where a patient or study participant resides, and is not a medical term per se, but relevant for epidemiological studies, healthcare policies, and understanding differences in disease prevalence, treatment patterns, and health outcomes across various geographic locations.

The capability to perform acceptably those duties directly related to patient care.

Attitudes of personnel toward their patients, other professionals, toward the medical care system, etc.

Systematic gathering of data for a particular purpose from various sources, including questionnaires, interviews, observation, existing records, and electronic devices. The process is usually preliminary to statistical analysis of the data.

Providers of initial care for patients. These PHYSICIANS refer patients when appropriate for secondary or specialist care.

Those physicians who have completed the education requirements specified by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

The expected function of a member of the medical profession.

Women licensed to practice medicine.