Physiatrists take both the physical impairments and medical conditions of their patients into account and work with other health practitioners to devise treatment plans.
From Jose Vega M.D., Ph.D., for About.com
Updated: March 09, 2008
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Physiatrists take both the physical impairments and medical conditions of their patients into account and work with other health practitioners to devise treatment plans.
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