Surgeons and physicians are very important persons who sacrifice themselves to save and help others who are suffering a bad health situation. Surgeons are responsible for diagnosing diseases, recommending and administering the adequate medication and treatment to the patients. On the other hand, physicians check the patients, get medical records, order, perform and diagnose exams. They aren also responsible for advising patients on diets, hygiene and health care.
Physicians can work in one or more specialties. Some of these specialties are general internal medicine, pediatric, anesthesiology, obstetric, general medicine, gynecology, psychiatry and surgery. However, there are two types of physicians: doctor of medicine (M.D.) and doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.). Both can use all established techniques of treatment involving surgery and drugs. D.O.s have special emphasis on the musculoskeletal system of the body, holistic cares and precautionary medicine. On the other hand, M.D.s emphasize on general medicine.
Other physician specialties are, for example, anesthesiologists who are in charge of surgical patients and pain relief; they also discuss with other surgeons and physicians to determine the best treatment and methods before, during and after a surgery. One of their main responsibilities is the maintenance of the vital life function of the patients during the operation (blood pressure, breathing, heart rate and body temperature, among others). When they are not inside the surgery room, they are often helping people in the intensive care unit.
Psychiatrics is another field of specialization for physicians. They help people who suffer mental disorders and treat them through a mixture of psychotherapy, hospitalization, psychoanalysis and medication. Many times, medication is administered to correct chemical discrepancies that could be the cause of the mental problems.
One of the most important physicians is the surgeon. Surgeons are specialized in the treatment of illnesses and deformities through surgeries. To do it, they use several medical instruments to operate patients who are under the effect of anesthesia. Many doctors specialize themselves in a specific field such like orthopedic surgery.
There are many other types of physicians like cardiologists, dermatologists, pathologists, gastroenterologists, allergists and many others that without a doubt sacrifice their own businesses and even family to help people with health problems. That is why we all have to appreciate their labor.