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This dimension sorts medical treatments by their basic type, a drug therapy, a surgical procedure or a psychotherapy. Wikipedia notes that "in the context of mental health, the term therapy may refer specifically to psychotherapy," one of several distinct kinds of treatment. Browsing by type keeps treatments of the same kind grouped together.

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Modality Kind
allied-health-therapy 1
Invasiveness
non-invasive 2
Type/Classification
Sources
1. Occupational Therapy (Wikipedia)
WikipediaOccupational therapy, allied health classification, modality
Quote, Occupational therapy, allied health classification, modality
Occupational therapy is classified as an allied health profession in many countries.
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2. Speech-Language Pathology (Wikipedia)
WikipediaSpeech-language pathology, allied health classification, invasiveness
Quote, Speech-language pathology, allied health classification, invasiveness
Speech-language pathology...is a healthcare and academic discipline concerning the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of communication disorders...an allied health profession regulated by professional state licensing boards.
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