Posted by ed_uk2010 on November 19, 2011, at 13:00:21
In reply to Re: psychopharmacologist vs psychaitrist » ed_uk2010, posted by Solstice on November 19, 2011, at 9:12:28
>Here, pediatricians are considered GP's for children. For the insured, everybody gets one for their kid - usually interviews them while pregnant.
I think it's like that in Canada too. Here, paediatricians only see children who have been referred by a GP and children in hospital. Paediatricians have a very broad knowledge of childhood disease but they do of course refer to other specialists as well.
>Pediatricians see kids in an office setting. They are often grouped together - there will be two or three of them share a suite of office in a clinic setting, and share nursing and other staff. Pediatricians will ensure the kids get their vaccinations, check growth, remove warts, take care of broken bones, ear infections, etc.
Virtually all GPs in the UK see children every single day. Treating children for minor conditions doesn't normally require a paediatrician. The practice nurse does the vaccinations.
>Here, physicians - including specialists - have offices outside the hospital where they see patients
Our hospitals have 'out-patients' departments where physicians and surgeons see patients who are not in hospital.
>I still see him.
Interesting story. I think the greatest doctors do not always have the best bedside manner.
>Endocrinologists here treat the awfully common conditions of diabetes, thyroid issues, anything relating to glands that secrete hormones.
We do have diabetes physicians but GPs are normally very involved with diabetes. Many GPs have special interests so diabetic patients might tend to see one particular GP at the practice.
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