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Fever and "worst pain ever" in the chest: In one ED, out the other
You are the pediatric hospitalist at a community hospital, and the particular chart in your hands this morning belongs to a 6-year-old African-American boy admitted to your service the evening before by the pediatrician on call. The saga of this patient, who has no previous medical history, began four days earlier when he was brought to the emergency department by his family, complaining of fever and chest pain.
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The 40-year story of PNP caregiving—still being written
In the four decades since nurse practitioners appeared on the health-care scene, they have become an integral part of pediatric care. Here are some things you may not know about this important practice role.
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The evolving role of pediatrics in the 21st century: 12 roles for a pediatrician
As your specialty seeks to adapt to changing times, the issue is not whether pediatrics will rise to the occasion, but how. The author considers ways in which ingenuity and manpower can combine to meet the challenges ahead.
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Can it be IBD? Severe abdominal findings overwhelm a 12-year-old
It's morning on an unseasonably warm Tuesday in February. As you walk across campus from grand rounds, a page from the pediatric emergency department signals that a patient is waiting to be admitted. Off you go!
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