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Fell from a height, especially if injured or bleeding; Does not become alert quickly (within a couple of minutes) Is pregnant; Is over age 50; Has diabetes (check for medical identification bracelets) Feels chest pain, pressure, or discomfort; Has...
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The nurse, typically in the emergency department, initially receives the patient, makes the initial assessment of the patient's condition, often begins early diagnosis and treatment measures, continues to monitor the patient, and communicates all ...
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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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American pediatrician 1870–1960 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 ...
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Cardiovascular disease medicine is a subspecialty of Internal medicine. After a doctor completes medical school and is licensed to practice medicine, the physician may pursue a rigorous, three-year training program in Internal Medicine.
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A neurologist is a physician who has undergone additional training to diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system.
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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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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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A nurse practitioner (NP) is a nurse with a graduate degree in advanced practice nursing.
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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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