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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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A psychologist is a social scientist who studies behavior and mental processes, generally in a research or clinical setting.As psychology has grown and changed throughout history, it has been defined in numerous ways. As early as 400 B.C., the anc...
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Detailed information on the psychologist, neuropsychologist, and psychiatrist, potential members of the rehabilitation team
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Granville Stanley Hall played a decisive role in the organization of American psychology. He invited Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung to America, thus contributing to the diffusion of psychoanalysis.
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A Medical Geneticist is a doctor who completes a two to four year residency training program in medical genetics, and is an expert in diagnosis and treatment recommendations for genetically linked diseases. There are four pathways to certification that the medical geneticist may pursue.
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Pediatric endocrinologists specialize in the treatment of children and teens who have hormonal imbalances and problems with the glands that secrete hormones. After completing medical school, the physician receives at least three more years of training in a pediatric residency, followed by three or more years of training as a pediatric-endocrinology fellow..
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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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