До скольки лет принимает педиатр: а до скольки лет ходят к педиатру?

Детская поликлиника до скольки лет принимают – Здоровье полости рта Тэтти [86.8K]

4 года назад

В настоящее время в России, дети наблюдаются в детской поликлинике до того момента пока им не исполнится 18 лет, после того как исполнится 18 лет, молодые люди и девушки переходят под наблюдение взрослой поликлиники.

система выбрала этот ответ лучшим

corades [15.4K]

Раньше детей наблюдали в детской поликлинике до 15 лет. А сегодня пришла в поликлинику с ребенком, а там много молодых людей явно старше 15 лет. В основном, с переломанными конечностями. Лето, экстрим…Выглядят эти детки постарше многих мам с малышами. — 4 года назад

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акс [107K]

2 месяца назад

Детские поликлиники могут принимать пациентов до 18 лет.

Также стоит отметить, что приём подростков (от 14 лет) может вести не педиатр, а подростковый врач.

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И еще возможны случаи, когда человек учится в вузе и ещё не достиг совершеннолетия (это 1 курс).

В этом случае медицинскую помощь ему могут оказывать в медпункте (студенческой поликлинике) данного образовательного учреждения.

HopeT [94.3K]

2 месяца назад

Дети начинают наблюдаться в детской поликлинике ( часто по месту жительства ) практически с первых дней жизни.

Лет в четырнадцать-пятнадц­ать ребенок может ходить на прием к подростковому врачу, а не к своему участковому педиатру. Но это не является обязательным. Многие участковые педиатры с удовольствием “обслуживают” детей с закрепленной территории вплоть до перехода последних во взрослую поликлинику.

Согласно Приказа Министерства здравоохранения Российской Федерации, датированного 05 мая 1999 года, под номером 154 “О совершенствовании медицинской помощи детям подросткового возраста” дети получают квалифицированную медицинскую помощь в детских поликлиниках до достижения ими возраста 18 лет, а затем направляются во взрослую амбулаторно-поликлин­ическую медицинскую организацию.

Людми­ла197­9 [169K]

2 месяца назад

Дети для детской поликлиники считаются детьми и подростками до 18 лет. В 18 лет происходит передача уже не ребенка, а взрослого человека под наблюдение во взрослую поликлинику. Прочитав спор авторов, ответивших до меня, могу сказать, что в поликлинике, наверное, не лечат, не обслуживают, а наблюдают пациентов.

Если подросток ничем особенным до 18 лет не переболел, был в целом здоров, на учете диспансерном в своей детской поликлинике не состоял, его передают заочно (ни подросток, ни его родители для этого в поликлинику являться не должны), а вот если состоял – создается специальная комиссия, и в любом случае составляется акт передачи (двусторонний). Подросток передается вместе со всей необходимой, подготовленной документацией:

Trok [26.4K]

11 месяцев назад

По сколько дети вырастают и получают статус совершеннолетнего человека в восемнадцать лет, то поликлиники для детей их принимают до срока их совершеннолетия. После того, как они достигли совершеннолетия они могут посещать поликлиники для взрослых, также некоторые врачи меняются, например терапевт и такой врач как педиатр меняются местами, важно знать то, что очень важно помнить о том, что детские клиники принимают детей до 18 лет!

Чосик [131K]

11 месяцев назад

Знаю, что ранее в поликлинике был так называемый подростковый кабинет, в который попадали дети от 15 до 18 лет. Но как-то такая практика не прижилась. Поэтому до 18 лет ребенок наблюдается в детской больнице, а затем его карточку передают во взрослую больницу. Так что, в этом возрасте стоит обратиться в больницу, дабы хотя бы узнать, к какому терапевту будешь прикреплен.

Masha­nya [274K]

3 года назад

По Приказу Министерства здравоохранения от 5 мая 1999 года, который называется

детские поликлиники (или детские отделения) оказывают медицинскую помощь детям с момента рождения до семнадцати лет.

(С полным текстом данного Приказа можно ознакомиться вот на этом информационно-правовом портале).

Медив [5.6K]

более года назад

Могу вас заверить, с точность на 100%, что детская поликлиника “обслуживает” или лечит детей в возрасте до 18 лет. После того, как им исполнится 18 лет они уже ходят на прием во взрослую поликлинику. Поэтому перед 18 годам, желательно пройти все комиссии, особенно на права.

Tycht­ynbek [9.9K]

4 года назад

Ну, во-первых детей не обслуживают:), а как минимум пытаются лечить в детской поликлинике. А во-вторых “обслуживают” в детской поликлинике до того возраста, пока они не перестают быть детьми (по паспорту), тоесть до 18 лет.

corades [15.4K]

Для меня странно говорить об учреждении, что оно лечит человека. По-моему, лечит врач, а поликлиника организует деятельность врачей,которые лечат. Как-то так. — более года назад

Fadee­SUN [10.3K]

9 месяцев назад

В настоящее время законодательством РФ детьми считаются лица от 0 до 18 лет. Поэтому детские поликлиники наблюдают молодежь до совершеннолетия. По достижению 18 лет юноши и девушки прикрепятся к взрослым поликлиникам.

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It should, however, be noted that the osteopathic programs place more emphasis on the musculoskeletal system rather than preventive medicine. 90003 90002 In your medical school, you will be required to take a two-year compulsory laboratory course in the sciences such as microbiology, pharmacology, pathology, biochemistry, physiology, and anatomy. 90005 Obtain a License 90003 90002 No medical doctor is allowed to practice medicine without a license.In the United States, allopathic physicians are expected to pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) while the osteopathic physicians are required to pass the Comprehensive Medical Licensing Exam (COMPLEX). The examination is aimed at testing the candidate’s basic knowledge and ability to apply the gathered knowledge to the clinical practice of medicine. 90003 90002 90016 Complete a Pediatric Residency: 90017 After graduation from medical school and obtaining the needed license, you will be required to complete residency training in pediatrics.Depending on the region the training can last for up to three years. The training is aimed at exposing you to the various clinical rotations in different pediatric subspecialties such as cardiology, endocrinology, emergency medicine and adolescent medicine. You may also be required to attend lectures during your residency. 90003 90002 90016 Consider Earning Board Certification: 90017 After successfully completing your residency course, you may also be required to earn a board certification. 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They can also offer professional advice to parents on how well to take care of their sick children or the possible preventive measures against childhood diseases, treat varying degrees of injuries from mild to complicated, and administer vaccination when the need arises.Although they specialize in the treatment of children, pediatricians can also specialize in particular medical conditions that are common in young patients or in pediatric surgery. 90003 90002 As a medical practitioner, your day starts as early as possible and ends quite late, depending on the shift you are working on. In the mornings, a pediatrician is expected to run rounds in the hospital to check on the patients and read their medical records. The doctor is expected to be seated in his consulting room after the morning rounds to meet with new or returning patients all through the day.Finally, the doctor is expected to revisit the wards to check on patients before closing for the day. In general, the entire day of a pediatrician is quite busy and hectic. 90003 90007 Pediatrician Career Video Transcript 90008 90002 To improve the quality of life of a child is immensely rewarding. Pediatricians combine science, technology, compassion, and people skills in a unique profession tasked with providing medical care for infants, children, and young adults. Pediatricians are physicians who diagnose, treat and help prevent children’s diseases and injuries, from birth through young adulthood.90003 90002 At clinics, they regularly see patients for «well-child» visits where they check to see if kids are growing and developing appropriately, as well as ensuring children receive necessary vaccines and health tests such as hearing and vision screening. Pediatricians also see children when they are sick, and prescribe medications or other treatment. These physicians work with the whole family to design treatment plans and provide the knowledge and support that is needed to care for a child.90003 90002 While most pediatricians work in doctors ‘offices; others care for patients in hospitals. Pediatricians may specialize in different areas such as pediatric surgery or autoimmune disorders. After college, pediatricians complete 4 years of medical school, followed by 3 years of residency training in general pediatrics. Pediatricians may seek additional training in a specialty field. 90003 90052 Article Citations 90053 90002 90055 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Pediatricians, General.90056 90003 90002 90055 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP.org). Pediatrics as a Profession 90056 90003 90002 90055 The career video is in the public domain from the U. S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. 90056 90003.90000 What is a Pediatrician? (With pictures) 90001 90002 A pediatrician is a doctor who specializes in the care of children. Pediatrics is a very broad medical specialty, encompassing everything from general practice to children’s oncology. Just like other medical specialties, pediatrics requires a medical school education followed by several years of residency in pediatrics or «peds» as it is affectionately called. A pediatrician who wishes to subspecialize in a particular field like oncology or orthopedics must complete an additional residency in his or her specialty.90003 90004 A pediatrician usually cares for children who range in age from newborns to around 18. 90002 A pediatrician can care for a child from birth to around age 18, and in some cases the doctor may agree to keep seeing a child until his or her early twenties.Caring for children is distinctly different than caring for adults, since children have unique medical conditions and issues which adults do not face, and their different body size poses some unique treatment challenges. 90003 90007 Pediatricians and other medical professionals are legally obligated to report suspected child abuse or mistreatment.90002 Until the late 20th century, many serious illnesses caused death in childhood, and some pediatricians became experts in diseases which other doctors almost never saw. With advanced medical treatment options, these diseases have become more common in adults, leading some doctors to turn to pediatric specialists for knowledge about diseases like hemophilia and cystic fibrosis.A pediatrician in general practice typically refers patients with these illnesses to a doctor or hospital which specializes in them; there is also a great deal of funding for research on childhood diseases, and pediatrics has made extraordinary strides as a medical field in the late 20th century. As just one example, pre-term babies have a better survival rate than ever, thanks to the field of neonatology. 90003 90002 Want to automatically save time and money month? Take a 2-minute quiz to find out how you can start saving up to $ 257 / month.90003 90012 People who work in pediatrics sometimes say that their work is very rewarding. 90002 In general practice, pediatricians offer vaccinations, general health exams, and treatments for an assortment of minor conditions and injuries.When a patient manifests with a more serious problem, a general practice pediatrician will refer him or her to a specialist. Pediatricians can be found working in ophthalmology, rheumatology, surgery, anesthesiology, psychology, neurology, and an assortment of other medical specialties. Many teaching hospitals have very fine pediatric programs, and very sick children are frequently sent to such hospitals for the best available care. 90003 90015 Some pediatricians specialize in treating eye problems in children.90002 People who work in pediatrics sometimes say that the work is very rewarding, and also uniquely frustrating. A pediatrician must work not only with the sick patient, but with parents and other family members who may be extremely concerned. Like all doctors, he or she also has certain ethical responsibilities, such as a mandate to report suspect child abuse, a problem encountered more frequently by pediatricians because they work exclusively with children.90003 90018 A pediatrician may choose to specialize in treating children with respiratory illnesses. 90019 Pediatrics is a broad medical specialty, ranging from general practice to children’s oncology..90000 What Is a Pediatrician & How to Choose the Best One for Your Child 90001 90002 A pediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in treating infants, children, and adolescents up to the age of 21. 90003 90002 Pediatricians help keep children healthy by regularly checking their growth and development. They help prevent illness by giving vaccinations and general health advice. 90003 90002 And when children do get sick or hurt, they treat a wide range of common illnesses and injuries. 90003 90002 Some pediatricians are primary care physicians.This means they’re your first stop for general medical care and wellness visits. Other pediatricians specialize. The Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, for example, lists more than 30 pediatric specialties, including: 90003 90010 90011 oncology: the treatment of childhood cancers 90012 90011 neurology: the treatment of childhood brain and nervous system disorders 90012 90011 otolaryngology: the treatment of childhood ear , nose, throat, and neck problems 90012 90011 neonatology: the treatment of babies born premature 90012 90011 allergy and immunology: the treatment of childhood food and environmental allergies and problems with the immune system 90012 90011 rehabilitative medicine: physical and occupational therapy for children 90012 90011 cardiology: the treatment of childhood heart conditions 90012 90025 90002 According to the American Board of Pediatrics, a doctor who intends to become a pediatrician must complete a three-year residency in pediatrics after graduating from medical school and getting a state license.90003 90002 After the residency, pediatricians might pursue extra training in a specialty area, or they could start practicing pediatric medicine. 90003 90002 Some pediatricians take the additional step of becoming board-certified in pediatrics. 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While you’re pregnant, you can research pediatricians in your area to find one who accepts your insurance and is close to home or work.90003 90002 Once you’ve decided on a pediatrician, you can meet with them to share your family’s medical history and make a plan for taking care of your baby in the first few days and weeks. 90003 90002 Your pediatrician can give information about possible postnatal emotional ups and downs, schedule a circumcision, or talk about any other area of ​​concern you might have as a parent-to-be. 90003 90002 You could also make plans for your pediatrician to visit you and meet the baby while you’re still in the hospital or birthing center.90003 90002 Finding a pediatrician in advance will eliminate one of the many unknowns you’ll probably encounter after your baby arrives. 90003 90042 How do I choose between a pediatrician and a family doctor? 90043 90002 The most obvious difference between a pediatrician and a family doctor is that pediatricians specialize in caring for babies, children, and teens, while family doctors also treat adults in the family. 90003 90002 For some people, it’s important for everyone in the family to be treated by the same doctor.Others might prefer a doctor who focuses on caring for children only. 90003 90002 This decision is ultimately a personal one. It may come down to which doctor makes you feel most comfortable. 90003 90002 Whether you’re looking for a pediatrician or a family doctor, it’s perfectly fine to interview doctors before you decide. 90003 90002 According to doctors at the Cleveland Clinic, these are some questions you should consider when choosing a pediatrician: 90003 90010 90011 What are their office hours? 90012 90011 How do I reach them if my baby has an emergency after hours? 90012 90011 What hospital are they affiliated with? 90012 90011 How is billing handled? 90012 90011 Will my child get to see the same doctor every visit? 90012 90011 How friendly is the staff? 90012 90025 90002 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that you take your baby to the pediatrician for checkups at least six times during the first year. 90003 90002 Between the ages of 1 and 3, your child may visit the pediatrician every three to six months. After children turn 4, they usually only need well visits once a year. 90003 90002 At those visits, your pediatrician will track your child’s growth, eating habits, physical and emotional development, and sleeping habits. Your child may also receive vaccinations.90003 90002 Well visits are a good time to talk to your pediatrician about any concerns you have or changes you’ve noticed since the last visit. 90003 90002 A good relationship with a pediatrician is especially important during adolescence, when teens are experiencing lots of physical and emotional changes. 90003 90002 Once children reach puberty, they may want to ask their doctors questions in private. A study recently published in the Journal of Adolescent Health showed that both parents and children think teens need to be able to ask their doctors confidential questions about health issues in private.90003 90002 At some point between ages 16 and 21, depending on your child and your pediatrician, you may decide it’s time to transition to a general practitioner. 90003 90002 A pediatrician is a doctor who treats babies, children, and teenagers. Some pediatricians are primary care physicians. Others specialize in specific childhood conditions. 90003 90002 Whether you want a pediatrician or a family care doctor may depend on the providers in your area. It may also depend on whether you want your child to be able to keep seeing the same doctor into adulthood.90003 90002 Either way, it’s a good idea to find a pediatric care provider you trust while you’re still pregnant so your child can begin regular well visits right away. 90003 90002 Infants visits pediatricians very often, but eventually your child will probably have well visits once a year for growth and development checks, along with any necessary immunizations. 90003 90002 In the teen years, your child may want to ask their doctor questions in private. 90003 90002 Eventually, your child will switch to a doctor who treats adults, but a good relationship with a caring pediatrician is vital during the childhood years.90003.