Who Is Who and What They Do The Doctor's Office
The Mini Page visits Dr Blair Big in Silver Spring Maryland to explain roles in a typical medical office. It notes offices vary and thanks Children’s Hospital National Medical Center for help with the story.
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Blair Big
Silver Spring
Children’s Hospital National Medical Center
What Do Nurses Do
Nurse Norma Orsborne explains nursing handles phone screening and mother consultations for child problems. They weigh and measure patients, administer vaccines, and refer to doctors for cases beyond their scope. Vaccines prevent diseases like polio and can be given by needle or as a drinking liquid.
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Norma Orsborne
What do doctors do a pediatrician’s daily routine
The article explains a pediatrician cares for children from newborns to adolescents. A typical day includes hospital rounds with newborns, teaching medical students, office visits for well and sick patients, and meetings with parents about baby care. Evenings may include on call duties and emergency room visits when needed.
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