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 …
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Your Child’s Checkup: 1 Month
What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference and plot the measurements on the growth charts. 2. Ask questions, address any concerns, and offer advice about how your baby is: Feeding. Infants should be fed when they …
Your Child’s Checkup: 1 Year (12 Months)
What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your toddler’s weight, length, and head circumference and plot the measurements on the growth charts. 2. Ask questions, address concerns, and offer advice about how your child is: Eating. By 12 months, toddlers are ready to …
Your Child’s Checkup: 1.5 Years (18 Months)
What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your child’s weight, length, and head circumference and plot the measurements on the growth charts. 2. Administer screening (test) that helps with the early identification of developmental delays or autism. 3. Ask questions, address concerns, and …
Your Child’s Checkup: 10 Years
What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your child’s weight and height, calculate body mass index (BMI), and plot the measurements on growth charts. 2. Check your child’s blood pressure, vision, and hearing using standard testing equipment. 3. Ask questions, address concerns, and …
Your Child’s Checkup: 11 Years
What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your child’s weight and height, calculate body mass index (BMI), and plot the measurements on growth charts. 2. Check your child’s blood pressure using standard testing equipment. 3. Ask questions, address concerns, and offer advice about …
Your Child’s Checkup: 12 Years
What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your child’s weight and height, calculate body mass index (BMI), and plot the measurements on growth charts. 2. Check your child’s blood pressure and vision using standard testing equipment. 3. Ask questions, address concerns, and offer …
Your Child’s Checkup: 13 Years
What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your teen’s weight and height, calculate body mass index (BMI), and plot the measurements on growth charts. 2. Check your teen’s blood pressure using standard testing equipment. Examine spine for curvature. Examine your teen to determine …
Your Child’s Checkup: 14 Years
What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your teen’s weight and height, calculate body mass index (BMI), and plot the measurements on growth charts. 2. Check your teen’s blood pressure using standard testing equipment. Examine spine for curvature. Examine your teen to determine …
Your Child’s Checkup: 15 Months
What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your child’s weight, length, and head circumference and plot the measurements on the growth charts. 2. Ask questions, address concerns, and provide guidance about how your toddler is: Eating. By 15 months, most toddlers are eating …