Physician Assistant
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Physician Assistants in Kalaheo, HI
Child Abuse Pediatrician
Ms. Erin P. Carrington is a Child Abuse Pediatrician in Kalaheo, HI
with special training and skill in identifying and treating all forms of child abuse.
As a Child Abuse Pediatrician, Erin P. Carrington, PA-C performs
patient evaluations with other psychiatric specialists and child protective agencies. Child Abuse Pediatrics is
the diagnosis and treatment of all types of abuse in children and adolescents. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Child Abuse Pediatricians include child neglect, as well as physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Child Abuse Pediatricians
include research and instruction, medical history analysis, diagnosis, reporting, and providing expert medical testimony.
A Child Abuse Pediatrician serves as a resource to children, families and communities by accurately diagnosing abuse; consulting with community agencies on child safety; providing expertise in courts of law; treating consequences of abuse and neglect; directing child abuse and neglect prevention programs and participating on multidisciplinary teams investigating; and managing child abuse cases.
Child Abuse Pediatricians in Kalaheo, HI
Primary Care Practitioner
Primary Care Doctors in Kalaheo, HI