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Article: Physicians and Surgeons
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- West's Encyclopedia of American Law
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PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
Physicians and surgeons are medical practitioners who treat illness and injury by prescribing medication, performing diagnostic tests and evaluations, performing surgery, and providing other medical services and advice. Physicians and surgeons are highly trained and duly authorized by law to practice medicine.
The education and focus of chiropractors, dentists, and optometrists differ from those of physicians and surgeons. However, the laws relating to physicians and surgeons generally apply to these medical professionals as well. In addition, these healthcare providers are subject to laws regulating their specific area of practice. They are prohibited by law ...