Pediatrics

AlohaCare has been a vital asset to my well being. It has provided me with quality medical insurance that has allowed me to remain healthy throughout the course of my life - from just a newborn till now, a recent high school graduate. Recently, I had difficulty breathing and inflammation in the nose for about a year. I had a hard time sleeping at night and was unable to concentrate during school. With AlohaCare, I was able to receive the proper medical attention I needed without having to worry…

What do forensic psychiatrists do? Forensic psychiatrists, as the name suggests, are psychologists in the field of forensic professionals in the law that can either make it easier to choose from a group of criminals who may of done a crime, making a ill-willed criminal into a law following citizen or determining the cause of a crime during a testimony. It may be wondered how a forensic psychiatrist does the mentioned jobs above. Well, a forensic psychiatrist can make finding the real criminal…

All medical professionals face the same initial challenge―school. While some medical professions require a minimum of a high school degree and a year of training, such as personal care aids, the majority of aspiring medical students must study for at least four years before training. Physicians, such as surgeons and anesthesiologists, must study at a medical school and go through residency, where one practices medicine upon supervision. Likewise, medical professionals must become board certified…

My career field is Medical Billing and Coding. Medical terminology is an important factor in my career field. It is important because you will have to bill patients insurance with a code and if you do not know medical terms you can cause a big mess up. Learning medical terms can help you have a successful career. Some consequences of not knowing medical terms in this career field is incorrect coding and billing or loss of job.It is important that you bill and code the correct information when…

Medical Malpractice: Understanding Different types of Birth-Related Injuries The birth of an infant is one of the most cherished moments in the life of a person. Imagining what the life of the child will be like: his or her first steps, first day of school, or perhaps his or her school graduation. From the moment a parent discovers the pregnancy up until the baby’s birth, the least of a parent’s worry should be an injury caused to the birth mother or the baby by a negligent medical expert or…

How to Become a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner That Makes a Difference. A Neonatal Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice nurse that cares for premature and, unhealthy newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). In order to become a successful Neonatal Nurse Practitioner you will have to complete specific steps, such as getting your bachelors in nursing (BSN) and more. Once you complete the steps you will have the opportunity to provide good hands on care for patients. Some…

Education To become a Family Physician, you must: • Complete a 4-year bachelor’s degree • Take the MCAT and get accepted to a medical school • Complete 4 years of medical school • Complete 2 years of Residency Estimated time = 10 years Requirements To succeed as a Family Physician, it is important to be hard working and have determination, as being a physician is a difficult process. It is also an important Skill to able to communicate with patients effectively and be compassionate. What…

Pediatricians are on high demand at the moment here in texas, but in order for you to get a job and patients you must love and be good at what you do. Going through medical school and being a Pediatrician just for the money isn't reason to be one. You have to have a connection to the children You don't want your child going to a doctor who is always stressed out about their job and not doing their very best in there job because they are stressed. Your child's life is in the Pediatricians care…

Neonates are exposed to an assortment of stimuli that generate pain on a daily basis including mechanical ventilation, repeated heel sticks for blood draws, acute medical illnesses, postoperative issues, and even invasive procedures. It has been found that acutely ill neonates in the NICU are subject to between 50 and 132 bedside procedures that can cause pain in a single 24-hour period (Witt, 2016). Nurses, in their nature, strive to make comfort their primary focus. They must alleviate the…

The neonatal intensive care unit is a place where the most vulnerable infants are cared for around the clock. All measures to insure their health and well-being must be implemented at all times. What may present as a minor illness to some can have devastating effects on an infants immune system, which is not fully developed. Specific visitation guidelines are imperative in keeping babies protected from any outside dangers. Visitors must always follow these guidelines and receive proper education…