Nonallopathic providers are nontraditional health practitioners. This group includes chiropractors, acupuncturists, naturopaths, herbalists, homeopaths, and naparapaths. Chiropractors provide care based on the premise that health problems arise from misalignments of vertebrae. Limited or restricted care providers a. Limited health care providers have advanced training in a health specialty and are licensed to practice it.
Examples are dentists, optometrists, podiatrists and psychologists.
Nurses a. Nursing has a long-standing tradition. Nurses outnumber physicians, dentists, and every other single group of health care workers in the U. S. c. Training and education in nursing vary. Specialized training in nursing beyond four years is becoming more common. Doctorate degrees 1. Allied health care professionals comprise many professionals who perform tasks in the health care industry.