Neonetology & pediatric surgery Department
Pediatrics is the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18. The word “paediatrics” means “healer of children”; they are derived from two Greek words: (pais = child) and (iatros = doctor or healer).
- Examining patients.
- Interpreting test results.
- Diagnosing illnesses and injuries
- Providing treatment.
- Prescribing medication.
- Referring patients to specialists.
- Writing notes about patients
- Educating parents and guardians
