At the Doctor’s Office Regular well-child exams are an important part of keeping kids healthy and up to date on immunizations against many serious childhood diseases. Checkups also are a chance for you and the doctor to talk about developmental and safety issues, and for you to get answers to …
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Preparing Your Child for Visits to the Doctor
When they know they’re “going to the doctor,” many kids worry a bit about the visit. Whether they’re going to see their primary care doctor or a specialist for a routine exam, illness, or special problem, kids are likely to have fears, and some may even feel guilty. Some fears and …
Radiation Therapy
If you’ve seen a dentist or been treated for a broken bone, you’ve experienced radiation firsthand. In everyday life, radiation in the form of X-rays is used to create images of areas of the body that doctors can’t see, such as the inside of a tooth or the interior of …
School-Based Health Centers
Getting health care for your child can be complicated. Many doctors only offer appointments during the school day, and their offices might be far from school. To see the doctor, your child might have to miss school and you might have to leave work — which isn’t always an option. …
Talking to Your Child’s Doctor
Your child’s doctor can be an incredible resource when you have questions and concerns about your child’s health, but finding time for regular checkups and sick visits may be a stretch for your already jam-packed schedule. The doctor may be overbooked and overscheduled, too, so making the most of your …
Telemedicine
Whether it’s video-chatting with grandma, learning algebra on an interactive whiteboard, or playing a favorite game on a tablet, kids today are connected. Technology is woven into the fabric of their lives — and their health care isn’t far behind. Advances in technology are making health care delivery more efficient. So, …
The Medical Home
Part of parenting is being in charge of your child’s medical care. Usually, it’s no big deal. You take your child to the same doctor every time for routine checkups and sick visits, and that’s about all you need to do. But what if your child has to see many …
What’s a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine?
It’s easy to recognize doctors just by reading their nametags. After all, they have the letters MD (for doctor of medicine) after their last names, right? But what if you see the letters DO? You might be surprised to learn that DO is an abbreviation for another type of physician: a …
What’s a Nurse Practitioner?
What’s an NP? A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse (RN) who has additional education and training in a specialty area, such as family practice or pediatrics. Pediatric and family practice NPs can provide regular health care for kids. Nurse practitioners (also referred to as advanced practice nurses, or …
What’s a Primary Care Physician (PCP)?
A primary care physician (PCP), or primary care provider, is a health care professional who practices general medicine. PCPs are our first stop for medical care. Most PCPs are doctors, but nurse practitioners and even physician assistants can sometimes also be PCPs. A PCP is the person your child should …