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Isaac · 09-08-2013, 01:34 PM

Okay, this isn't a medical issue, but it's something I've always wondered about. What's the difference (if any) between an M.D. and a D.O.?

Sheldon · 09-08-2013, 01:47 PM

Once Joe sees this, I'm sure he'll have the proper answer for you.

Yellowdog · 09-08-2013, 01:58 PM

Here's your answer right here.

http://www.healthwatchmd.com/2013/01...n-m-d-and-d-o/

19wingz · 09-09-2013, 04:49 PM

This is true to a certain extent. Medicine in general is going towards primary care these days and MDs are playing that role just as much. That's the nature of medicine today, especially the preventive aspect.

Unless you are in a very rural area, there is little difference between MD and DO docs today. DOs do have that extra course that the article above mentions. That class is Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). Basically using the skeletal system to sometimes treat ailments. It will appear to many not familiar with it as "chiropractic" practice but even as a non-DO, I know there is more involved there. But that is the best way I can describe it.

I know plenty of MDs who try to use a holistic approach and avoid medication if not necessary and I know plenty of DOs who don't practice OMM at all and just approach medicine like any other doctor. In fact, there are discussions happening right now to merge the accrediting bodies of both MD and DO residency training programs.

Clear it up?

Sheldon · 09-09-2013, 04:56 PM

Indubitably!

Isaac · 09-09-2013, 09:09 PM

Thank you very much for all that! It does clear it up. I live in a rural area where the family practice clinic is fairly small where a P.A. sees the caseload, but the clinic is overseen by a D.O. from a hospital the next town over. I just wasn't sure of the differences (if any) between the M.D. and D.O., and you detailed that very well, so again, thanks!!!

09-08-2013, 01:34 PM	#1
Isaac Senior Yakster Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 287 Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 35 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	MD or DO??? Okay, this isn't a medical issue, but it's something I've always wondered about. What's the difference (if any) between an M.D. and a D.O.?

09-09-2013, 04:49 PM	#4
19wingz Carrie's Cowboy Casanova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 56,615 Thanks: 6,678 Thanked 8,657 Times in 6,627 Posts Groans: 627 Groaned at 1,039 Times in 954 Posts	This is true to a certain extent. Medicine in general is going towards primary care these days and MDs are playing that role just as much. That's the nature of medicine today, especially the preventive aspect. Unless you are in a very rural area, there is little difference between MD and DO docs today. DOs do have that extra course that the article above mentions. That class is Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). Basically using the skeletal system to sometimes treat ailments. It will appear to many not familiar with it as "chiropractic" practice but even as a non-DO, I know there is more involved there. But that is the best way I can describe it. I know plenty of MDs who try to use a holistic approach and avoid medication if not necessary and I know plenty of DOs who don't practice OMM at all and just approach medicine like any other doctor. In fact, there are discussions happening right now to merge the accrediting bodies of both MD and DO residency training programs. Clear it up? __________________ "Well titted, stand by for my upcoming tat." ~ Sheldon Proud Supporter of the Michigan Wolverines & Detroit Red Wings!! (and anyone who plays those damn Buckeyes) God put us here on this carnival ride We close our eyes Never knowing where it will take us next

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09-08-2013, 01:47 PM	#2
Sheldon YakTV Executive Producer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brentwood, CA Posts: 6,618 Thanks: 3,409 Thanked 4,544 Times in 2,467 Posts Groans: 134 Groaned at 139 Times in 124 Posts	Once Joe sees this, I'm sure he'll have the proper answer for you.

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Yellowdog Senior Yakster Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 23,068 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5,211 Times in 3,330 Posts Groans: 32 Groaned at 188 Times in 159 Posts	Here's your answer right here. http://www.healthwatchmd.com/2013/01...n-m-d-and-d-o/

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Sheldon YakTV Executive Producer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brentwood, CA Posts: 6,618 Thanks: 3,409 Thanked 4,544 Times in 2,467 Posts Groans: 134 Groaned at 139 Times in 124 Posts	Indubitably!

09-09-2013, 09:09 PM	#6
Isaac Senior Yakster Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 287 Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 35 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you very much for all that! It does clear it up. I live in a rural area where the family practice clinic is fairly small where a P.A. sees the caseload, but the clinic is overseen by a D.O. from a hospital the next town over. I just wasn't sure of the differences (if any) between the M.D. and D.O., and you detailed that very well, so again, thanks!!!