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Hospitalist
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Call 911 if you or your child have the following symptomsDizzinessLightheadednessLethargyConfusionCall your doctor right away if you or your child has any of the following symptoms:Not producing tearsSunken eyesLittle or no urine output for 8 hour...
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A doctor should be notified whenever an infant or child exhibits signs of dehydration or a parent is concerned that a stomach virus or other acute illness may lead to dehydration.A doctor should also be notified if any of the following is the case...
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The nurse and the physician have the greatest responsibility in recognizing and treating dehydration. For hospitalized patients, the physician should order appropriate fluid and electrolyte replacement and the nurse should ensure that the correct ...
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A physician who specializes in the treatment of children from birth through adolescence.A pediatrician is a physician who has taken extra training in the development and diseases of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults through age 21. ...
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Detailed information on pediatricians and what formal education is required A pediatrician is a child's physician who provides:
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Detailed information on choosing a pediatrician Babies and children are not just small adults - their healthcare needs are different. So, it is important to find a healthcare professional that can provide specialized care. As a baby grows and develops, a healthcare provider is essential for well baby and child care as well as when illnesses or injuries occur. A pediatrician, family practice physician, or pediatric nurse practitioner can be your baby's primary care provider. The medical specialty dealing with children is called pediatrics.
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A portrait of Owen Wilson. In the preface of"The Care and Feeding of Southern Babies," Wilson said that other similar works focused on childrearing in cooler climates, and therefore were inapplicable to infants in the southern United States.
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Detailed information on questions to ask your child's physician about cancer No parent wants to see his/her child suffer. A diagnosis of cancer in a child is one of the most devastating events in a parent's life. One of the best coping mechanisms is to be informed. Cancer is extremely complex and difficult to understand. It is important to ask as many questions as necessary - to be completely clear about the diagnosis and what to expect, and to understand why certain tests are being done. Parents are entitled to a clear explanation about anything related to their child's condition. Here are some important questions you may consider asking your child's physician:
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After a doctor completes medical school and is licensed to practice medicine, the physician may pursue a rigorous 3 year training program in Internal Medicine.
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Harvard Medical School doctor addresses the question of whether a woman should see a gynecologist or an internist beyond her childbearing years.
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The American Board of Medical Specialties recognizes Family Medicine as a distinct discipline requiring an additional three years of training for doctors who wish to become Board Certified in this field. Family Medicine doctors are usually primary care providers (PCPs) [formerly general practitioners, or GPs] for the entire family.
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The American Board of Emergency Medicine awards board certification to doctors who pursue three or more years of additional training in Emergency Medicine. Doctors who
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A hospitalist is a doctor who provides patient care exclusively in a hospital. He or she will work closely with a patient's primary care physician during the patient's hospital stay.
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What is a hospitalist? Is he or she for the benefit of the patient, the hospital or the insurance company? What is his or her function, as opposed to a PCP or a specialist?
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