Post by forgottentraveller on May 10, 2014 7:51:48 GMT
A list based of modern medical fields broken down into key areas bought up to the area of our timeline in a few cases with some non-canon lore based on the lore dates for us meeting alien species, other events and fridge logic. [Do not treat any dates or anything to do with aliens as fact.] Hopefully it will help you in developing your characters and any IC references needed. Also Zoonotic and Zoonosis is a medical term related to refer to diseases, parasites and infections crossing species hosts barriers.
Emergency Medical Technician / EMT:
Operate under a limited scope of practice involving emergency stabilizing, on site physical trauma care and patient transport to medical facilities. EMTs are typically supervised by a medical director, who is a physician.
Emergency Physician:
Work in the emergency room (ER) and are on call 24/7. They treat various emergency cases that vary from poisoning, broken bones, burns, heart attack, and anything and everything that can be termed as a medical emergency.
Family Practitioner / General Physician:
Treat patients of all ages & medical non-emergency conditions.
Internal Medicine Specialist:
Diagnosis, management and nonsurgical treatment of unusual or serious diseases
Internist:
Focus on adult medicine and have completed a special study related to the prevention and treatment of adult diseases.
Nurse:
Focuses on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life. They can practice independently in a variety of settings depending on training level. Specialty in a field is often named prior. Neonatal, orthopedic, surgical, etc.
Pediatrician:
Studies and treats medical problems of infants, children, and adolescents.
Physiologist:
A life science doctor who specializes in physiology. Since 2395 xenological diverse studies have been required in this field.
Surgeon:
Performs operations. Sub-specialties include general, neuro, cardiovascular, cardiothoracic, ENT, maxillo-facial, plastic, oral, orthopedic, transplant, urology, etc.
Veterinarian:
A specialist in the treatment animals. There are different sub-fields and areas of species type expertise too. Often used as a non-defamatory colloquial term in reference to xenologically diverse practitioners, in reference that we are all animals of one kind or another.
Anesthesiologist:
Study and administer anesthesia and anesthetic medicines.
Diagnostician:
Someone who diagnoses and treats a medical condition. By this definition, all doctors are technically diagnosticians.
Dialysis Technician:
Performs renal dialysis duties to treat patients suffering from kidney failure or chronic kidney disease. Also known as hemodialysis.
Medical Transcriptionists / Medical Records Administrator:
Listens to dictation from medical professionals and transcribes it into medical records. Ensures all records are updated and accurate.
Pathologists:
The study of abnormalities in living organisms, diagnosing diseases and conditions from tissue samples like blood or biopsy samples. They also work as medical examiners & carry out autopsies to determine the cause of death. These doctors usually do not come in contact with the patients directly as their work is mostly lab work. They speak to doctors of the patients rather than the patients. There are many doctors who specialize in forensic pathology and help solve crimes.
Pharmacist
Dispense prescription medications and advise patients on their proper use and potential risks.
Radiologist:
Studies the of medical use of X-rays or other imaging technologies for diagnoses and treatment of disease.
Ultrasound Technician:
Use ultrasound technology to examine the health of organs as well as developing fetuses in the womb.
Audiologist:
Different ear problems. Help deaf or mute children to communicate.
Cardiologist:
Diagnose and treat heart diseases and cardiovascular diseases.
Dentist:
Diagnose and treat teeth and dental problems like cavities and bleeding gums.
Dermatologist:
Studies the skin, its structure, functions, and its appendages and treats it’s ailments.
Endocrinologist:
Treats the endocrine system and their glands, like thyroid problems and hormonal imbalances.
Gastroenterologist:
Studies diseases of digestive system and gives treatments.
Hematologist:
Studies blood and its diseases.
Hepatologist:
Study and treat diseases of the liver.
Nephrologist:
Treats kidney diseases and problems.
Neurologist:
Studies and treats the brain. Treats conditions like seizures, strokes, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, etc.
Ophthalmologist:
Takes care of eyes and treats various eye problems and performs different eye surgeries.
Optometrist:
Diagnose vision problems and prescribe corrective lenses and medications to treat them. They differ from ophthalmologists, who can also perform eye surgeries, and from opticians, who design, fit, and dispense lenses.
Orthodontist:
Dental specialists who correct improper bites and straighten teeth, allowing patients to look and eat better.
Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist:
Treats the ear, nose and throat, as well as to some extent some ailments of the head and the neck.
Podiatrist:
Studies and treats disorders of the foot and ankle.
Pulmonologist:
Diagnoses and treats lung conditions and treatments. Manages critical care patients in the ICU on ventilator support.
Urologist:
Studies the urinary system and treats urinary tract infections.
Allergist:
Treating different kinds of allergies and immune system disorders.
Epidemiologist:
Study diseases and ways of prevention of diseases through vaccinations etc.
Immunologist:
Studies all aspects of the immune system in all organisms and gives treatment to diseases of the immune system.
Infectious Disease Specialist:
Study & treat diseases that are caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites. Involved in a lot of research work.
Microbiologist:
Studies causes, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
Paleopathologist:
Experts in the study of ancient diseases.
Parasitologist:
Studies parasites, their biology and pathology, as well as the parasitic diseases caused by them.
Rheumatologsist:
Treats allergic conditions & autoimmune disorders.
Toxicologist:
Studies the effects that toxins or chemicals have on humans, animals, plants and other living organisms. Conducts field studies and performs laboratory work to determine the existence of toxins and finds ways to prevent them from spreading within the environment.
Xeno-microbiologist:
Studies causes, diagnosis and treatment of infectious alien zoonotic diseases.
Xeno-paleopathologist:
Experts in the study of ancient alien zoonotic diseases.
Andrologist:
Diagnosing and treating disorders related to the male reproductive system.
Gynecologist:
Diagnosing and treating disorders related to the female reproductive system.
Lactation Consultant:
Trained to help new mothers prevent and solve problems with breastfeeding.
Midwife:
Specialize in childbirth, postpartum, and well-woman health care. They are educated and trained to recognize the variations of normal progress of labor and deal with deviations from normal to discern and intervene in high risk situations.
Neonatologist:
Provides medical care to premature and critically ill newborn babies.
Obstetrician:
Part of gynecology. Experts with childbirth, C-sections, gynecological surgeries, PAP smears, prenatal care, etc.
Perinatologist:
Expert in caring and treating high risk pregnancies.
Reproductive Endocrinologist / Fertility Specialist:
Specializes in treating reproductive disorders, and in addition to being trained as a Gynecologist. Training in reproductive endocrinology & genetics is required.
Medical Geneticist:
Carries out studies, tests, treatments and counseling patients with genetic diseases.
Oncologist:
Diagnosing and treating cancer patients. Became part of geneticist studies in 2273.
Addiction Specialist:
Deals with the treatment of addiction. Detoxification, rehabilitation, harm reduction, abstinence-based treatment, individual and group therapies, oversight of halfway houses, treatment of withdrawal-related symptoms, acute intervention, and long term therapies designed to reduce likelihood of relapse.
Chiropractor:
Spine and neck manual therapy and diagnostics.
Physiatrist:
A specialist in medicine and rehabilitation.
Physical Therapist / Physiotherapist:
Concerned with the remediation of impairments and disabilities and the promotion of mobility, functional ability, quality of life and movement potential through examination, evaluation, diagnosis and physical intervention.
Psychiatrist:
Studies, diagnoses and provides treatment of mental illness and behavioral disorders.
General Medical Staff & Specialists
Operate under a limited scope of practice involving emergency stabilizing, on site physical trauma care and patient transport to medical facilities. EMTs are typically supervised by a medical director, who is a physician.
Emergency Physician:
Work in the emergency room (ER) and are on call 24/7. They treat various emergency cases that vary from poisoning, broken bones, burns, heart attack, and anything and everything that can be termed as a medical emergency.
Family Practitioner / General Physician:
Treat patients of all ages & medical non-emergency conditions.
Internal Medicine Specialist:
Diagnosis, management and nonsurgical treatment of unusual or serious diseases
Internist:
Focus on adult medicine and have completed a special study related to the prevention and treatment of adult diseases.
Nurse:
Focuses on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life. They can practice independently in a variety of settings depending on training level. Specialty in a field is often named prior. Neonatal, orthopedic, surgical, etc.
Pediatrician:
Studies and treats medical problems of infants, children, and adolescents.
Physiologist:
A life science doctor who specializes in physiology. Since 2395 xenological diverse studies have been required in this field.
Surgeon:
Performs operations. Sub-specialties include general, neuro, cardiovascular, cardiothoracic, ENT, maxillo-facial, plastic, oral, orthopedic, transplant, urology, etc.
Veterinarian:
A specialist in the treatment animals. There are different sub-fields and areas of species type expertise too. Often used as a non-defamatory colloquial term in reference to xenologically diverse practitioners, in reference that we are all animals of one kind or another.
Medical Support Specialists
Study and administer anesthesia and anesthetic medicines.
Diagnostician:
Someone who diagnoses and treats a medical condition. By this definition, all doctors are technically diagnosticians.
Dialysis Technician:
Performs renal dialysis duties to treat patients suffering from kidney failure or chronic kidney disease. Also known as hemodialysis.
Medical Transcriptionists / Medical Records Administrator:
Listens to dictation from medical professionals and transcribes it into medical records. Ensures all records are updated and accurate.
Pathologists:
The study of abnormalities in living organisms, diagnosing diseases and conditions from tissue samples like blood or biopsy samples. They also work as medical examiners & carry out autopsies to determine the cause of death. These doctors usually do not come in contact with the patients directly as their work is mostly lab work. They speak to doctors of the patients rather than the patients. There are many doctors who specialize in forensic pathology and help solve crimes.
Pharmacist
Dispense prescription medications and advise patients on their proper use and potential risks.
Radiologist:
Studies the of medical use of X-rays or other imaging technologies for diagnoses and treatment of disease.
Ultrasound Technician:
Use ultrasound technology to examine the health of organs as well as developing fetuses in the womb.
Organ & Body Specialists
Different ear problems. Help deaf or mute children to communicate.
Cardiologist:
Diagnose and treat heart diseases and cardiovascular diseases.
Dentist:
Diagnose and treat teeth and dental problems like cavities and bleeding gums.
Dermatologist:
Studies the skin, its structure, functions, and its appendages and treats it’s ailments.
Endocrinologist:
Treats the endocrine system and their glands, like thyroid problems and hormonal imbalances.
Gastroenterologist:
Studies diseases of digestive system and gives treatments.
Hematologist:
Studies blood and its diseases.
Hepatologist:
Study and treat diseases of the liver.
Nephrologist:
Treats kidney diseases and problems.
Neurologist:
Studies and treats the brain. Treats conditions like seizures, strokes, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, etc.
Ophthalmologist:
Takes care of eyes and treats various eye problems and performs different eye surgeries.
Optometrist:
Diagnose vision problems and prescribe corrective lenses and medications to treat them. They differ from ophthalmologists, who can also perform eye surgeries, and from opticians, who design, fit, and dispense lenses.
Orthodontist:
Dental specialists who correct improper bites and straighten teeth, allowing patients to look and eat better.
Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist:
Treats the ear, nose and throat, as well as to some extent some ailments of the head and the neck.
Podiatrist:
Studies and treats disorders of the foot and ankle.
Pulmonologist:
Diagnoses and treats lung conditions and treatments. Manages critical care patients in the ICU on ventilator support.
Urologist:
Studies the urinary system and treats urinary tract infections.
Allergy, Infection & Immunity Specialists
Treating different kinds of allergies and immune system disorders.
Epidemiologist:
Study diseases and ways of prevention of diseases through vaccinations etc.
Immunologist:
Studies all aspects of the immune system in all organisms and gives treatment to diseases of the immune system.
Infectious Disease Specialist:
Study & treat diseases that are caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites. Involved in a lot of research work.
Microbiologist:
Studies causes, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
Paleopathologist:
Experts in the study of ancient diseases.
Parasitologist:
Studies parasites, their biology and pathology, as well as the parasitic diseases caused by them.
Rheumatologsist:
Treats allergic conditions & autoimmune disorders.
Toxicologist:
Studies the effects that toxins or chemicals have on humans, animals, plants and other living organisms. Conducts field studies and performs laboratory work to determine the existence of toxins and finds ways to prevent them from spreading within the environment.
Xeno-microbiologist:
Studies causes, diagnosis and treatment of infectious alien zoonotic diseases.
Xeno-paleopathologist:
Experts in the study of ancient alien zoonotic diseases.
Reproductive Specialists
Diagnosing and treating disorders related to the male reproductive system.
Gynecologist:
Diagnosing and treating disorders related to the female reproductive system.
Lactation Consultant:
Trained to help new mothers prevent and solve problems with breastfeeding.
Midwife:
Specialize in childbirth, postpartum, and well-woman health care. They are educated and trained to recognize the variations of normal progress of labor and deal with deviations from normal to discern and intervene in high risk situations.
Neonatologist:
Provides medical care to premature and critically ill newborn babies.
Obstetrician:
Part of gynecology. Experts with childbirth, C-sections, gynecological surgeries, PAP smears, prenatal care, etc.
Perinatologist:
Expert in caring and treating high risk pregnancies.
Reproductive Endocrinologist / Fertility Specialist:
Specializes in treating reproductive disorders, and in addition to being trained as a Gynecologist. Training in reproductive endocrinology & genetics is required.
Radiation & Genetic Specialists
Carries out studies, tests, treatments and counseling patients with genetic diseases.
Oncologist:
Diagnosing and treating cancer patients. Became part of geneticist studies in 2273.
Mental & Rehabilitation Specialists
Deals with the treatment of addiction. Detoxification, rehabilitation, harm reduction, abstinence-based treatment, individual and group therapies, oversight of halfway houses, treatment of withdrawal-related symptoms, acute intervention, and long term therapies designed to reduce likelihood of relapse.
Chiropractor:
Spine and neck manual therapy and diagnostics.
Physiatrist:
A specialist in medicine and rehabilitation.
Physical Therapist / Physiotherapist:
Concerned with the remediation of impairments and disabilities and the promotion of mobility, functional ability, quality of life and movement potential through examination, evaluation, diagnosis and physical intervention.
Psychiatrist:
Studies, diagnoses and provides treatment of mental illness and behavioral disorders.
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