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Pediatric nurse practitioner
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Clinical pathologist
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If you feel that you or your child has symptoms of meningitis, get emergency medical help immediately. Early treatment is key to a good outcome.
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Parents should call a doctor if a child has a temperature above 101°F(38.5°C). If any meningitis symptoms occur, the child should see a doctor immediately, as early diagnosis and treatment are very important for a successful outcome.
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Family physicians, pediatricians, emergency physicians, or internists usually make the initial diagnosis of meningitis. Laboratory technicians identify organisms that cause meningitis.
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A neurologist is a physician who has undergone additional training to diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system.The training a neurologist receives enables the individual to recognize nervous system malfunctions, to accurately diagnose th...
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A Harvard Medical School doctor answers your question about the appropriate doctor to see after suffering a stroke.
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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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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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After completion of medical school, the pediatrician completes another three years of training and must pass an examination to be Board Certified in Pediatrics. Pediatric-infectious-disease
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Doctors who are Board Certified Medical Microbiologists are pathologists who have sought further training in medical microbiology. Pathology is one of 24 medical specialties recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
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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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Pediatric critical care specialists manage the treatment of children and teens with critical illnesses and injuries. After completing medical training, the physician receives at least three more years of training in a pediatric residency, followed by an additional three years of training in a pediatric critical care fellowship.
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