Medicine is the field of study and practice that focuses on the prevention, care, and treatment of a person’s mental and physical health.
The traditional form of medicine, practiced by most medical doctors in the United States, is known as “allopathic medicine”. Physicians who practice this medicine hold an M.D. degree. Osteopathic medicine is another form of medicine that introduces muscular manipulation into the practice of medicine. Other than this unique aspect of treatment, the training of osteopathic doctors is similar to that of allopathic doctors. Osteopathic doctors hold a D.O. degree. Hospitals and clinics nationwide generally make little distinction between both groups and will hire physicians from either practice. Besides the titles after their names, these doctors are oftentimes indistinguishable to the patient.
Alternative or complimentary medicine has become a popular trend for people who seek relief that traditional medicine cannot provide.
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