Occupations of physicians and surgeons

Physicians and surgeons are people with special training to work in the medical field. Physicians are trained to diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and other health problems. They can prescribe medicines and order tests. Surgeons are trained to perform operations. They can do operations to fix problems in a person's body or to take out diseased tissue. Both surgeons and physicians can work together as a team to provide the best care for their patients.