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 …
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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 …
When Your Child Outgrows Pediatric Care
It might seem like only yesterday that you stepped into the pediatrician’s office for your child’s very first visit. And you might have been a little nervous as you got to know the person who’d be caring for your little one. But after years of interaction (complete with late-night phone …
When Your Child’s in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
It can be stressful whenever kids are in the hospital — and even more so when they’re admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). But a basic understanding of the people and equipment in the PICU can help you feel better prepared to help your child recover. What’s the …
Who’s Who in the Hospital
Having a child in the hospital is a stressful time. And questions about the people who are providing care and their roles can add to the confusion. Here’s a guide to those who take care of kids in the hospital: Medical student: Medical students usually spend the first 2 years of medical …