General Practitioner (GP) or Family Doctor: Teen

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Pediatrician or Family Doctor

C.M. asks from St. Louis

Do your kids see a pediatrician or family practice doctor? If you had the chance to move from a Pediatrician to a family practice doctor 30 minutes CLOSER to home, wo...

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Pediatrician or Family Doctor?

A.D. asks from Elmira

I am a first time mom due in July and my husband and I are trying to figure out whether to use a family doctor or pediatrician. Any advice? What are the pros and co...

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OB GYN Or GP??

C.P. asks from Denver

Hi, ladies, I know this question has been asked, but in reverse. I'm wondering how many of you use an OB GYN as your general practioner or "family doctor." Do pe...

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When to Switch from a Pediatrician to a Family Doctor?

L.H. asks from New York

I was wondering when is it a good time to take my son to our family doctor? Right now he goes to a pediatrician. I know I don't want to be taking a teenager to see a...

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17 Year Old Is Nauseous

M.B. asks from Pueblo

Hello ladies. My 17 yo son has had nauseous problems for about 6 months now. He is very healthy and active, plays sports year-round and goes constantly. Almost every ...

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Teens and the Doctor?

S.W. asks from Springfield

I have 5 kids, and the doctor trips can be pretty crazy, and i was just wondering what you do for the doctor?? I go in with my 5 year old son. But my other son is 12 ...

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What Could Cause Swelling in a 16 Year Old Girl?

A.B. asks from Fayetteville

My daughter is 16 years old and has gained about 30 pounds in the past 4 months. My husband and I are both very thin and all 3 of us are on the same diet. I just thou...

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Is It Really Necessary for a 16 Year Old Virgin to Have a Female Exam and Pap?

M.S. asks from Portland

My step daughter's mom has scheduled a female exam and pap. I STRONGLY disagree that this is necessary, as she is a virgin and has not even gotten close to being sex...

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Do You Think It's Appropriate for a Therapist to Inform Her 16 Year Old Client

K.J. asks from New York

that he can chose whether or not he wants therapy, medicine or any other medical treatment? Shouldn't that be left to the discretion of the parents and/or doctors?...

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Looking for Alternative Medicine Doctor's

S.N. asks from Detroit

My 17 year old is suffering from what appears to be eczema but he says it doesn't itch. When I took him to our family doctor he prescribed steroids. He did use them e...