The American Council on Education is redesigning the GED tests to match the demands of today's job market. As of Jan. 1, 2014, GED students will take a new, more rigorous battery of tests, and qualifications for teachers are expected to keep pace with the new goals.
Preventive medications are those prescribed to prevent the occurrence of a disease or condition for. those individuals with risk factors, or to prevent the recurrence of a disease or condition for those. who have recovered, and do not include drugs used to treat an existing illness, injury or condition.
Member BenefitsMission. Preventive medicine is practiced by all physicians to keep their patients healthy. It is also a unique medical specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Preventive medicine focuses on the health of individuals, communities, and defined populations. Its goal is to protect, promote, and maintain health and well-being and to prevent disease, disability, and death.