Child Health and Diseases

Who is Child Health and Diseases Specialist?
A pediatrician is the professional title given to persons responsible for providing preventive and medical care for infants, children and adolescents. His main tasks include listening to medical histories, evaluating test results and proposing a treatment plan.

What are the Responsibilities of the Child Health and Diseases Specialist?
Regularly examining newborns and children to evaluate their growth and development,
Preparing and applying vaccines according to the state vaccination plan,
Planning medical care programs to assist the mental and physical development of children,
Prescribing medication, vaccination, and other special medical care to treat or prevent illness,
To examine patients, to obtain information about their medical condition and to request analysis to determine the diagnosis,
Disclosing the test results or prescribed treatments to the patient and parent.
To follow the patient's condition and re-evaluate the treatment as necessary,
Referring the patient to another medical specialist if necessary,
To inform parents or community members about diet, physical activity, hygiene and illness,
Recording patient information such as medical history, reports and examination results,
To prepare reports on birth, death and disease statistics to be submitted to the relevant government units,
Showing loyalty to patient privacy.
Which Trainings Should Be Taken To Become A Child Health And Diseases Specialist?
In order to become a pediatric health and diseases specialist, it is necessary to complete the following education processes;

To graduate with a bachelor's degree from the medical faculties of the universities, which provide six-year education,
To take the Medical Specialty Examination (TUS) and to be entitled to specialize in Pediatrics,
To be entitled to professional title by completing a four-year specialization period