Taxonomy Code 2083X0100X

The directory of Physicians (Occupational Medicine) in Whately, Massachusetts was last updated 1/9/2024

Physicians (Occupational Medicine)
Taxonomy Code 2083X0100X

Classification: Preventive Medicine

Description

Occupational medicine focuses on the health of workers, including the ability to perform work; the physical, chemical, biological, and social environments of the workplace; and the health outcomes of environmental exposures. Practitioners in this field address the promotion of health in the work place, and the prevention and management of occupational and environmental injury, illness, and disability.

Notes

Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007.
www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added]

Additional Resources: American Board of Preventive Medicine, 2007.
http://www.abprevmed.org/.

Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.