what exactly does a pediatrician do?
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it is a doctor it is just for kids instead of adults
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Sounds scary! Ask your pediatrician ASAP!
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A nurse who looks after kids, infants, children
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Ask the baby's pediatrician.
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I majored in Child Development. I don't do much with it now, but it does come in handy every now and again with my own children. You learn about how children develop ie: average age they begin to walk, talk, etc.
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There are many different specialist in the pediatric field. If there is a adult specialist 9 times out of 10 there is a pediatric specialist. If you live in a rural area you might want to move to the city near a pediatric hospital then you can be on staff there and not have to do a private practice, or you might be able to do both. I just know there are just about every kind of specialist there is for pediatric patients.
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You go see a doctor; thats what they are there for.
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ADD is a term used to describe a child or adolescent who has difficulty focusing and maintaining attention in academic and/or social situations. Children are sometimes labeled ADD or ADHD if they are very energetic and tend to be disruptive in the classroom or conversely if they are a very quiet child who sits at his/her desk staring out the window or doodling. A child who is chronically disorganized, has difficulty remembering, consistently loses things or waits until the last minute to complete homework or projects may also suffer from ADD. In any event, a consultation with an expert is recommended to obtain a proper diagnosis so that the child can be supported and treated or to perhaps to rule out other types of problems that may be causing these behaviors. \n\nMany people, even those without ADHD, will experience behavioral problems when confronted by upsetting events. In fact, behavioral changes are common, and this does not mean that a person has ADHD. Strong emotions and changes in behavior can occur because of divorce, changing schools, or moving to a new area. \n\nWho Can Help? \n\n\nFamily Practitioner: Family doctors are generally the first healthcare professionals you may turn to for help. They are most likely to know your child, and have an understanding of your family as a whole. You may want to ask about their experience with ADHD, since not all family practitioners treat ADHD. Family physicians are also an excellent resource for therapeutic referrals to local ADHD specialists. \nPediatrician: Pediatricians have specialized training in treating children's illnesses. Like the family practitioner, pediatricians may or may not have experience with ADHD. Because ADHD is most prevalent in children, it is likely that a pediatrician has experience in the ADHD screening process, and can help rule out (or identify) medical conditions similar to behavior or learning patterns of ADHD. In addition, pediatricians will have more experience than a family physician in prescribing medications for children. And like family physicians, they, too, are an excellent resource for therapeutic referrals to local ADHD specialists. \nDevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrician: A developmental and behavioral pediatrician is a doctor who specializes in behavior and development in children. Acting as a liaison with primary care physicians and other medical specialists, developmental and behavioral pediatricians serve as key members of the multidisciplinary team. They provide comprehensive developmental, medical, and behavioral assessments; education for parents and professionals regarding various medical/developmental diagnoses; and medical management of ADHD and other neurobehavioral disorders. Pediatricians specializing in developmental and behavioral issues have completed continuing education beyond their pediatric residency as required by the American Academy of Pediatrics. \n\nOther Medical Specialists \n\nIn addition to a family doctor and/or pediatrician, there are a variety of medical specialists you may hear about, or talk with when seeking treatment for ADHD. Your family physician may refer you to some of these professionals to help determine whether you, your child, or someone you care about has ADHD. \n\n\nChild Psychiatrist: A child psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in childhood mental health issues and illnesses - including ADHD and childhood depression. A child psychiatrist can help determine whether ADHD is the only challenge a child faces, or if there may be other issues involved. Most child psychiatrists have broad experience prescribing medications for ADHD and other conditions that children often face. \nPediatric Neurologist: A pediatric neurologist is a medical specialist who may or may not have expertise in the diagnosis and management of ADHD. These doctors are usually experts at finding and treating seizure disorders, other nerve-related disorders such as Tourette's Syndrome, and brain tumors. M
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usually doctor of osteopathy
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It's exactly the same as a personal assistant, or secretary, who specializes in medical terminology.  Mainly working with audio transcription equipment like a voice recorder, they will listen to the recording and produce the document from that recording.\n\nIt requires essential specialized training, as a lot of medical terms are really unbelievably difficult to spell, and 100% accuracy is required.
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I don't. \n\nA pediatrician generally is on call 24 hours per day/ though they may share this duty with another doc or a group of docs.  Payment depends on what ones work arrangement is. A doc can be an employee of a group practice, a company, or can be self employed.  payment can depend on the success of the practice, or can be a percentage of her patients generated payments ( direct payments, co-payments, insurance payments etc.), or can be an amount of salary or other money he designates from her own company to cover her living expenses, or to compensate her for her work.\n\nUsually these payments will be either monthly or bi-monthly in schedule.
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What has his pediatrician said about his condition?
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Healthcare has become one of the fastest growing industries in the United States! Hospitals, private practices and clinics could not survive without someone who efficiently handles their day-to-day Medical Billing procedures. Medical Billing Specialists are responsible for accurately completing claim forms, promptly billing insurance companies, and adhering to each insurance carrier's policies and procedures.
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Dentists diagnose, prevent, and treat problems of the teeth and tissues of the mouth. They remove decay, fill cavities, examine x rays, place protective plastic sealants on children's teeth, straighten teeth, and repair fractured teeth. They also perform corrective surgery of the gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases. Dentists extract teeth and make molds and measurements for dentures to replace missing teeth. Dentists provide instruction in diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and other aspects of dental care, as well. They also administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications.\n\nDentists use a variety of equipment, including x-ray machines, drills, and instruments such as mouth mirrors, probes, forceps, brushes, and scalpels.\n\nDentists in private practice oversee a variety of administrative tasks, including bookkeeping, and buying equipment and supplies. They may employ and supervise dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental laboratory technicians, and receptionists. (These occupations are described elsewhere in the Handbook.)\n\nMost dentists are general practitioners, handling a wide variety of dental needs. Other dentists practice in one of eight specialty areas. Orthodontists, the largest group of specialists, straighten teeth. The next largest group, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, operate on the mouth and jaws. The remainder specialize in pediatric dentistry (dentistry for children); periodontics (treating the gums and the bone supporting the teeth); prosthodontics (making artificial teeth or dentures); endodontics (root canal therapy); dental public health; and oral pathology (studying diseases of the mouth).
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No, no one is a pediatrician.
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in undergrad, you will need to take chemistry (organic and inorganic), biology, physics, calculus, and english (among other classes).  after this you will have to apply to medical school.  once you get into medical school, you will have to take a range of general classes before you can begin specializing in pediatrics.  you will then do your residency in pediatrics.
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M.A.'s assist the physician with minor office surgical procedures, perform injections, perform in office diagnostic testing such as EKG, xrays(if you hold your GXMO license for the state of Ohio), perform venipuncture for blood tests and prepare slides physician performed microscopy. M.A.'s also do many clerical tasks such as patient chart preparation, letters to other physicians, and schedule appointments. These are just a few tasks that the medical assistant may perform. They are not all incompassing. Basically, you will do whatever the physician needs assisted with to make his/her office run efficiently.