Which Statement Best Describes the Main Difference Between the DO

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the main difference between the DO and the MD?

• A) The training for the DO includes more courses and a longer residency.
• B) Only the MD can prescribe drugs for the prevention and treatment of disease.
• C) The DO places more emphasis on the relationship of the musculoskeletal structure to the function of organs and tissues in the body.
• D) The license for the MD has more requirements and is more difficult to earn.

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