Paediatrician By: Sarah Alzetani

Who is a paediatrician? A doctor that deals with sick children. v A doctor that deals with sick children. The word paediatrician origanionally came from the Latin word meaning ‘healer of children’. Paediatricians often work 9-12 hours a day in the hospital or in the community A career that is stimulating, challenging and is a rewarding area of medicine.

Difference between adult and paediatric medicine Children cannot always express themselves Children cannot make decisions for themselves. Children have smaller body and physiologically different from that of an adult. Congenital and genetic defects often start in childhood

Why do we need paediatricians? Asses children's growth and nutrition. Administer the appropriate treatment if necessarily Give Confidence to child's carers Asses impact of any illness or injury because if ignored can affect their development and their future

Training to be a paediatrician (1) GCSE A-level Medical School

Training to be a paediatrician (2) MBBC (5 years) Rotation (2 years) Paediatric medicine

Career progression General paediatrician Specialist paediatrician Research medicine

Salary of a paediatrician

What personality do you need? Helping families come through their crisis. Personality: Caring Patient Friendly Understanding Professional To be able to deal with emotional issues Some infants/children cannot be cured from their disease, although they can be eased along with it.

Patient Name: Ayah Alzetani Age:8 1/2 Country: England

Paediatrician Name: Muhammad rabbat country: Atlanta, Georgia, America

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