2007-04-11 08:16:55 · 5 answers · asked by vancies 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Generally physicians attend to general health care needs. Such as a patient with the flu, ingrown toe nail, etc. They usually don't have a speciality in any given field - they just know general treatments for certain conditions. This is why most physicians will suggest a specialist in dire situations.
2007-04-11 08:21:15 · answer #1 · answered by Oklahoman 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A Physician diagnoses illnesses and prescribes and administers treatment for people suffering from injury or disease. Physicians examine patients, obtain medical histories, and order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests.
2007-04-11 08:19:47 · answer #2 · answered by khrome_wind 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
treat and cure illnesses
diagnose symptoms
perform lab work to access level of health or illness based on standard lab values
deliver babies if an OB
surgery if they are a surgeon
prescribe medication to stabilize existing medical conditions or cure infections
2007-04-11 08:23:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
physician is another word for doctor.
2007-04-11 08:26:01 · answer #4 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are sick he examines you and tries to treat you, by medication, tests etc.
2007-04-11 08:23:18 · answer #5 · answered by Dr.Qutub 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋