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Preparing Your Child for Visits to the Doctor for Parents
When kids know they're "going to the doctor," they might wonder about the visit. Here's how to prepare them.
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Choosing Your Own Doctor for Teens
You deserve medical care from someone who helps you feel comfortable and understood. Get tips on finding the best doctor for you.
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Going to the Doctor for Kids
When you go to the doctor for a checkup, it's because your parents and your doctor want to see that you're growing just the way you should. Read all about what happens at the doctor's office.
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Choosing a Pediatrician for Your New Baby for Parents
Along with considering baby names and buying a crib, choosing the right health care provider should be on your to-do list when you're expecting.
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Health Care Providers: Family Doctors for Parents
Family doctors, also called family physicians, care for patients of all ages and genders, from birth to the end of life.
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My Doctor Is a Different Gender. What Do I Do? for Kids
It can feel strange to take off your clothes at the doctor's office. But your doctor does need to examine you to make sure you are healthy. Here's some advice.
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Taking Charge of Your Medical Care for Teens
Figuring out health care is part of becoming an independent adult. Here are tips for teens on what that involves, and how to choose your own doctor.
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Surgeries and Procedures: Laryngoscopy for Parents
Laryngoscopy, a visual examination below the back of the throat, can help discover the causes of voice and breathing problems, pain in the throat or ear, difficulty in swallowing, narrowing of the throat, blockages in the airway, and vocal cord problems.
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Your Daughter's First Gynecology Visit for Parents
The idea of going to the gynecologist may make your daughter feel nervous. Here's how to make her feel more comfortable about a well-woman visit.
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Getting the Most From a Doctor's Visit for Parents
Here are tips on the best ways to communicate with your child's doctor and get the most information during a visit.