| Physician Specialties |
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Emergency Medicine |
Emergency physicians make the immediate decisions and take
the initial actions necessary to prevent death or further
disability for patients with acute illnesses or traumatic
injuries. Although emergency medicine is usually based in
a hospital emergency department, emergency doctors may have
extensive responsibilities for prehospital emergency medical
services provided in the field. Emergency physicians generally
provide episodic care addressing a wide range of physical
and psychological conditions.
Emergency doctors can seek certification through the American
Board of Emergency Department. |
