This dimension sorts medical specialties by their basic classification, surgical, diagnostic or primary care. Wikipedia notes that a medical specialty is "a branch of medical practice that is focused on a defined group of patients, diseases, skills, or philosophy," such as "pediatrics," "oncology" or "family medicine." Browsing by classification keeps specialties of a similar kind grouped together.
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Organ System Typical Patient Population Type/Classification
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1. Internal Medicine (Wikipedia)
WikipediaInternal medicine, definition, organ system
Internal medicine, also known as general medicine in Commonwealth nations, is a specialty for medical doctors focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in adults.
Internal medicine, definition, patient population
Internal medicine, also known as general medicine in Commonwealth nations, is a specialty for medical doctors focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in adults.
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