Psychiatry is the medical specialty that involves the study, diagnosis and treatment of various medical disorders. It involves a variety of treatments, often a combination of both therapy and medication. Psychiatry literally means “medical treatment of the soul,” but...
Psychology is defined as the study of human mind and behaviour. Psychologists are tasked with this study as well as understanding the human mind in order to treat specific disorders and behaviors. It has been practiced since the time of the Ancient Greeks, later...
A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is more than just a doctor’s assistant as many people perceive them to be. They are considered an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with the authority to provide diagnosis, consultation, and treatment. These nurses can either work in a team or...
If you have ever had a procedure that required anesthesia, you are probably familiar with anesthesiologists. You know anesthesiologists give patients medication so they will sleep through the procedure. What you may not realize is that anesthesia isn’t just...
When you go to have your eyes checked, you are likely to encounter a number of different optical professionals to assist you along the way. Opticians, also known as dispensing opticians, are on the front lines in most offices, directly interacting with customers and...
