Sep 04, 2008 -
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Teenage depression
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Definition
The development of children ages 12 through 18 years old is expected to include predictable physical and mental milestones.
Alternative Names
Development - adolescent; Growth and development - adolescent
Information
During adolescence, children develop the ability to:
- Comprehend abstract content, such as higher mathematic concepts, and develop moral philosophies, including rights and privileges
- Question old values without a sense of dread or loss of identity
- Move gradually towards a more mature sense of identity and purpose
- Establish and maintain satisfying personal relationships by learning to share intimacy without inhibition or dread
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Adolescence is characterized by dramatic physical changes moving the individual from childhood into physical maturity. Early, prepubescent changes are noted with the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
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Types of health care providers
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HISTORY OF THE PROFESSION
The first Physician Assistant (PA) training program was founded in 1965 at Duke University by Dr. Eugene Stead.
Most programs require applicants to have at least 2 years of college experience.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
Illustrations
Types of health care providers
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Definition
A nurse practitioner (NP) is a nurse with a graduate degree in advanced practice nursing.
Information
The NP is allowed to provide a broad range of health care services, which may include:
- Taking the patient's history, performing a physical exam, and ordering appropriate laboratory tests and procedures
- Diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic diseases
- Providing prescriptions and coordinating referrals
- Promoting healthy activities in collaboration with the patient
- Performing certain procedures such as a bone marrow biopsy or lumbar puncture
Nurse practitioner work in a variety of settings, including family practice, women's health, pediatrics, geriatric, neonatology, school health, emergency, oncology, cardiology, nephrology, and primary care.
Some nurse practitioners work in clinics without doctor supervision, and others work together with doctors as a joint health care team.
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May 31, 2007 -
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