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Doctors Who Treat the Spine, Shoulder, or Pelvis ... provider A primary healthcare provider has had training in general internal medicine, family ... 3 years of extra training in internal medicine or pediatrics. Then they have 2 or 3 years of extra ... P01369;spine;shoulder;and pelvis treatment team;neurologist;neurosurgeon;orthopaedic surgeon;physiatrist;rheumatologist;anesthesiologist

maintenance and ongoing monitoring for healthy children. Medical care for children who are acutely ... After graduating from medical school, primary care pediatricians complete 3 years of education in ... pediatrician;pediatric residency;p01054

*Oncology Team Pediatric ... your family. Family doctor or pediatrician. This doctor is the primary care provider. They have ... other team members to ensure the best care for your child. Pediatric resident. This doctor has ... 40339;cancer in children, your child's health care team;child cancer, health care team;pediatric cancer, health care team

Understanding Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases ... general healthcare. This doctor has special training in general internal medicine, family practice, or ... rheumatologist has finished 4 years of medical school and 3 years of training in internal medicine or pediatrics

*Pediatrics Orthopedists ... , skin, and other tissues. Most rheumatologists have a background in internal medicine or pediatrics and ... pediatrician or primary care provider may treat and diagnose your child's disease. Or they may send you to ... pediatric orthopaedic conditions;pediatric orthopaedic treatment;pediatric orthopaedic physician;p02775

internal medicine and 3 years of neurology residency. Some neurologists complete further fellowship ... Neurology is the branch of medicine that is concerned with the study and treatment of

provider A primary care provider has specialized education and training in general internal medicine ... school and 3 years of specialized training in internal medicine or pediatrics. They then have an

What is Elder Care? ... much input do residents and their families have in daily life and care? What choices of ... medicine, generally for adults. Geriatrician. Specially trained in elder care and in managing many ... elder care;elder care statistic;elder care facility;assisted living facility;residential care facility;skilled nursing facility;P00600

? A radiologist is a medical doctor (MD) or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) who has finished a 4 ... caring for the patient. Or they may be the patient's primary provider in treating a disease After ... radiology;radiologist;radiology technician;neuroradiology;pediatric radiology;p01279

family. Internal medicine focuses on health conditions that affect adults. And obstetrics ... practices family medicine or internal medicine. Family medicine focuses on overall health for the whole

with children is called pediatrics. As a baby grows and develops, a primary care provider (PCP) is ... practitioner, or pediatric nurse practitioner can be your baby's primary care provider. The medical

: Family practice doctor. A provider who treats both kids and adults. Internist. A doctor with ... . Marriage and family therapist. This provider has a master’s degree or doctorate in a mental ... asthma;asthma treatment;pulmonologist;allergist;health care provider;asthma action plan;253

intensivist is usually an expert in surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, or anesthesiology ICU ... get constant care and are closely watched. Some hospitals may have more than one type of ICU ... 83278;what is intensive care;intensive care;icu

Brain Tumors: Your Healthcare Team and Common Terms ... . Interns, residents, and fellows. These are healthcare providers in training. They can prescribe ... healthcare provider who cares for, teaches, and supports patients and families. Nurse practitioner or ... 83350;Brain Tumors: Team Members and Commons Terms;common terms, brain tumors;healthcare team, brain tumors

*Long Term Care Planning ... care that often include meals, recreation, security, and help with bathing, dressing, medicine ... . These give round-the-clock service and supervision, medical care, and rehabilitation for residents ... long-term care;long-term care planning;Assisted-living communities;Nursing homes;skilled-nursing facilities;elder care;1437

Sports Medicine Specialists ... pediatrics or family medicine and also have training in sports medicine. Some sports medicine providers ... not medical doctors may work with a sports medicine specialist to provide care including ... sports;sports medicine;sports injuries;athletic injuries;19

break for a family caregiver. In-home services can include help with personal care, such as bathing and ... residences for people who are too frail or ill to live at home, and who need constant care. Nursing homes ... long-term care;understanding long-term care;long-term care types;long-term care available;custodial care;skilled care

understanding of pain disorders and integrating interdisciplinary patient care. Oral medicine ... from dental school and have either a DDS or a DMD degree: DDS. Doctor of dental surgery DMD ... oral health specialist;doctor of dental surgery;doctor of dental medicine;pediatric dentist ... ;endodontist;oral and maxillofacial surgeon;orthodontist;periodontist;prosthodontist;P00897

healthcare provider has extra training in internal medicine. They focus on the diagnosis and treatment ... diagnosing and treating mental illnesses. They can also prescribe medicine. Marriage and family ... diabetes;diabetes treatment;health care providers;endocrinology;certified diabetes educator;exercise physiologist;dietitian;254

*Moving to Adult Care Teen ... medicine provider, you may not have to change providers. Family medicine providers see people of all ... allergies you have Any medicines you take, and the dosages. This includes over-the-counter medicines ... adult care;adolescent medicine;61147