can refer to various aspects, including medical literature, descriptions of different
medical professions, and information about healthcare careers. It can also refer to the text used in medical documents like patient records or reports.
Medical Literature:
- Medical manuals and textbooks are used to describe diagnosis, treatment, management, and prognosis of various disorders.
- The first known medical manual was the Edwin Smith papyrus of ancient Egypt.
Medical Professions:
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Physicians:
Doctors who diagnose, treat, and manage diseases and injuries.
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Nurses:
Provide patient care, includ
- ing administering treatments and medications, and providing emotional support.
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Physician Assistants:Work under the supervision of physicians, providing medical care and performing various clinical duties