The American Board of Radiology (ABR) defines nuclear radiology as the subspecialty of diagnostic radiology that encompasses the use of radiopharmaceuticals for dynamic and static imaging of pathophysiologic processes and the treatment of a spectrum of benign and malignant diseases. Nuclear...
According to the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC) and other medical associations, nuclear cardiology is a subspecialty of cardiology in which radioisotopes are used in conjunction with a range of noninvasive nuclear imaging techniques to evaluate how organs function. Nuclear...
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), a national organization developed specifically to support and enhance the practice of hospitalists, defines the hospitalist as “a physician who specializes in the practice of hospital medicine.” Many patients are referred to hospitalists by their primary...
According to the American Board of Medical Specialties, a pediatrician who specializes in child abuse pediatrics serves as a resource to children, families, and communities by accurately diagnosing abuse. They also connect with community agencies on child safety, serve as experts in court, and...
Advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology is a subspecialty certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). According to the ABIM, this certification encompasses the specialized knowledge and skills required of cardiologists for evaluating and optimally managing heart failure...
Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical practices in the world, originating in traditional Chinese medicine, and is most commonly used to treat pain such as back, joint, or neck pain, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrated Health. This technique involves the insertion...
Optometrists, also known as doctors of optometry (OD), provide two-thirds of primary eye and vision care services nationwide, according to the American Optometric Association (AOA). Their responsibilities include examining the eyes, testing visual acuity, and prescribing eyeglasses and contact...
Orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) is the allied health profession that provides evaluation, fabrication, and custom fitting of orthopedic braces and artificial limbs. An orthotics practitioner provides or manages the provision of an external orthopedic appliance, such as a brace or a splint,...
Neurophysiological monitoring refers to any measure used to assess the functional integrity of the peripheral or central nervous system. Neurophysiological monitoring can be performed by clinical neurophysiologists or by intraoperative monitoring technologists, and occurs in the OR, ICU, or...
A cardiovascular perfusionist (CP) is an allied health professional who is specially trained to operate an array of extracorporeal circulation equipment, which is used in procedures involving the temporary support or replacement of a patient’s circulatory function. CPs often work side by side...
