A Naturopathic Physician identifies the causes of illness and uses the body’s natural ability and resistance power to heal it. These professionals generally use herbal medicines, exercise therapy, meditation techniques, massage and nutrition to keep the patient fit and safe. They also focus on prevention of illness. They work in stressful environments with utmost responsibilities […]
One of the most important healthcare professionals in the United States, the Home Care Aides provide personal care to patients who need various types of assistants due to illness, advance age, disability or cognitive impairment. They work closely with the patients and their family members. From bathing, eating, moving etc, they take care of all […]
Genetic Counselors detect the hereditary and genetic disorders among the people by reviewing the patient’s family medical history. In addition, they explain the test procedures and offer full support to the patients and their family members. Other healthcare professionals and students also get help from the Genetic Counselors about genetic disorders and their consequences. These […]
Community Health Workers are responsible for various tasks, depending on the requirements of their employers. They mostly work in the fields of health and nutrition. They work for the health of the community, who are often deprived of primary healthcare. Such people include migrant workers and immigrants. These people come from different ethnicity and cultural […]
Forensic Biologists inspect crime scenes to garner evidences, including blood, saliva and hair samples and examine those to identify victims, which helps in the criminal investigation process. They conduct the examination in a laboratory and turn up in courts to testify. They mostly work for government agencies, be it hospitals or any research laboratories. The […]
Medical Librarians are generally interested in helping people with the information they get from various sources. They also coordinate with the doctors to make them informed about the recent happenings as well as the past developments, medical facts and research techniques etc. Medical Librarians must possess excellent communication skills to interact with doctors, surgeons, patients […]
An Osteopathic Physician or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) works closely with the patients to treat them with traditional medical techniques. They diagnose the problems with one part of the body, which threatens to affect other parts too. The Osteopathic Physicians use hands-on techniques that help reduce pain, restore motion, and help the body function […]
While we have a lot of healthcare facilities for regular patients at hospitals, clinics and elsewhere, we tend to forget that the elderly people always need special care and attention. A Geriatric Psychiatrist works with senior people at retirement homes or shelters. He also deals with the people who suffer from mental problems at a […]