what are the responsibilities for the osteopath?

Answer 1

Osteopaths primarily work through the neuro-musculo-skeletal system, mostly on muscles and joints, and pay special attention to how the internal organs affect, and are affected by, that system. Relevant psychological and social factors also form part of the diagnosis. Another important principle of osteopathy is that the body has its own self-healing mechanisms, which can be utilised as part of the treatment.

Answer 2

This question depends on the specialty the so called Osteopath is in. Very generally speaking the D.O. (osteopath) = M.D. (allopath).

The differences come from specialty designations, Osteopaths are trained in OMM, and some take that into residency to become proficient in manipulation of muscle and bones to alleviate pain, disjointedness, etc. etc.

However as time passes , fortunately or unfortunately the lines that separate MDs and DOs is blurring, pay scale, residencies, requirements of admission, scope of practice are reaching the point of indistinguishably.

So, short answer, whatever responsibilities they want to take as a physician.

Answer 3

An osteopathic physician is another type of medical doctor. It is a medical school training route which trains the doctor to look at the whole patient, not just the problem

Answer 4

well...the same as MD.....only difference is they can do manipulations to the spine and MD's can't..............