What are the dangers involved in being a pediatrician?

Question

also the steps that employees and employers can take to prevent injury.

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this is the question...

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In this section you will first read the true story by Ashley Tomm-Smith. First go back to the WCB website and near the top in the middle a blue heading titled Working Safely, under its heading there is a link called true stories click on it. Read the first true story titled Beauty Tames the Beast.

After reading the story think about one of your chosen occupations from Career Cruising and brainstorm some of the dangers involved with working in this field and steps that employees and employers can take to prevent injury.

in the career cruising..i got to be a pediatrician...

Answer 1

Kids attacking you in all sorts of manner.

Always wear a cup.

Answer 2

For one, being exposed to sickness caused by bacteria and viruses. Second, getting kicked or slapped in the face or chest by a child that is uncontrollable, next, getting stuck by a needle that you've just given a child an injection with. You must be nice, but have an FYI style to your approach with the parents of the child, or whoever is with them at the time of the exam or treatment.

When examing the child, if they're putting up a fuss and kicking and screaming, be understanding and ask the parent to please hold the childs arms and/or legs so you can complete what you are doing. If the child reacts negatively to the parent, tell the mom or dad you're going to step out of the room for a moment so they may have the opportunity to explain that your treatment is safe and you're not going to hurt them. Also, it's been my experience in the offices I worked in, that we kept inexpensive little toys for the child to play with and take home, while we had a look in their ears, nose and throat. That usually made them very happy. As long as the toy has no buttons or removeable parts, the parents should be fine with it. It was only with suckers after that we made sure to ask the parent first. If you take the toy with you the first time, you may not have a problem from the get go, especially if the child really doesn't feel well and is running a temp.

Many folks do not consider that when a child has a fever, he/she is as tender and sore when they're touched as we are. They feel achey and so very helpless and miserable. That feaver and pain they are in is as real as any adults.

The most logical way to approach them is with sympathy and understanding and not what I used to call 'cold, hard table and wet needle-tip approach' as this sends a childs senses reeling out of control and they will scream in genuine fear. If you ask for the parents assistance, they will be more than happy about this inclusion into the treatment of their child. We never, ever sent parents out of the room and they were the childs focal point because of their feelings of love and trust of mommy and dad. So, that's very important.

Child psychology is a must read for pediatricians and their staff. Even though much of it may not apply, it will, at times, be difficult to determine on the first visit if or not the child is sick, or battered and neglected. If they make frequent office visits with bruses, scrapes and scars, puncture wounds, needle marks or strap marks, then I would make certain to copy all of this down in their report. You can cover your investigation by gently rubbing your hands across the arms, legs and buttox of the child to feel for lumps without burises. This is because a bar of soap in a sock will not leave enough brusing to be seen by the eye, but will be internal. Be certain to keep the reports from the eyes of parents. If they see you write suspicions, and if they may be guilty...they won't be back and you'll never prove it to authorities.

These are just some of the issues involved in doctors offices and I haven't even scratched the surface, but I hope this little bit has helped.

I am a Law Enforcement grad, but I've also worked for 4 different doctors...regular MD, Allergist and E.N.T's (4 in one office) I've also given Power Point presentations on Child Abuse in my Law Enforcement class, and I did receive an A, but the sights were not pretty. So, there's a ton to consider and a pediatrician's office would be wonderful. There are so many abused and neglected children out there, they need the inside help. Hope you make it your choice.

Answer 3

Mothers can be a major danger. But for real, Dangers? This question does not make sense. Could you give us a little broader background so we can help. And, prevent injury to whom? Do you mean to the Pediatrician. I know I am answering your Question with questions.

Many employers have printed Policies and Procedures. These cover all types of Human Relations and Work Place situations. Safety is a very important element of employment today. Being aware of one's surroundings at all times. Take small actions to observe situations that could be harmful to personnel or damage equipment or property. Report the dangerous situations and help get the problems resolved.

Answer 4

pretty much the danger of receiving the diseases the children have, this can be avoided by good hygiene and appropriate clothing

Answer 5

insurance and lawsuits... the real hazzards of the medical profession