1. Surgical procedures on the eye that require the use of a scalpel (94 percent)
2. Amputations of the foot (93 percent)
3. Facial surgery such as nose shaping and face lifts (89 percent)
4. Use spinal injections to diagnose and treat chronic pain (78 percent)
5. Treat chronic pain with substances having high potential for addiction (75 percent)
6. Prescribe for mental conditions like schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder (75 percent)
7. Administer anesthesia for surgery (70 percent)
8. Commit individuals for psychiatric care against their will (70 percent)
Read the AMA survey on procedures (pdf).
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