Question 1

what are the top medical professions least likely to be sued?

Accepted Answer

What does top mean?: Any medical professional has the potential of having a law suit brought against them.

Question 2

medical professions: please read my blood results?

Accepted Answer

Internet help: I assume you have had a blood spectrum laboratory print out with the results.  Most will highlight abnormalities in some way for easy reading.  Ask you doctor about these results.  You can look onto the internet for each category and get an explanation for each one but only your medical doctor can put them all together, and make up a treatment plan if needed.

Question 3

can you tell me if there are any medical professions that don't have a lot of blood or precise work?

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There are : lots and lots of different health care fields where you won't be exposed to blood.  However, I don't know of anyone that doesn't require you to be precise.

Question 4

what medical professions would be qualified to give  conscious sedation?

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Anesthesia: Anesthesiologist or pain specialist would be the right specialty.

Question 5

how long does it take to get a associates degree medical and health professions?

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About two years.: It depends on what exactly the degree is on and which college and state it is in.  An a.S. Degree in nursing or dental hygiene can be two or three years in oregon. But if you can, go for the four year b. Sc. Degree. Better future opportunities.

Question 6

what kinds of professions most commonly cause back problems and injury?

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Back injury: forces known to create back problems include, exposure to prolonged vibratory forces(riding in a truck with poor suspension),prolonged positioning(sitting for long periods of time without shifting to stand or walk) repetitive twist or bend(swinging a mop or running a checkout stand).doing heavy resistive activities( e.g. lifting furniture playing contact sport )

Question 7

what are the differences between different mental health professions and who is best suited to help kids?

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It depends on: The problem.  In general, a child should have an evaluation by a child and adolescent psychiatrist to rule out illnesses that could require treatment with medication.  The psychiatrist may then recommend a psychologist or therapist for the talk/play portion of the treatment.

Question 8

what are the differences between different mental health professions and who is best suited to help cutters?

Accepted Answer

Counselors: A psychiatrist is a doctor who has completed a medical degree and then completes a residency to become a psychiatrist.  A psychologist has a graduate degree, such as master's or phd and tends to specialize in counseling. Cutters should be evaluated by a psychiatrist for any treatable, underlying mental illness, then referred to a counselor. Counseling can help develope better coping skills.

Question 9

can health professions that are mrsa positive still practice?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!: In fact, there is no way to tell if a healthcare professional has MRSA unless they are obviously symptomatic. The key is ensuring that everyone is practicing excellent hand hygiene and infection control practices.

Question 10

does regulating the health professions help patients or these disciplines?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It is supposed to help patients - protect patients, but regulations are enforced at such an arms length away - there usually is not a lot  of actual benefit to patients.

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