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TOPIC- Unit-19: Mission Care

SUB-TOPIC- Doctor

LEARNING OBJECTIVE- To know the importance of doctors in our day- to-day
life.

DISCUSSION-

 Sometimes when you get sick, all you need is to sleep and drink plenty of
fluids. But when it is very essential you need to see a doctor.
 The role of a doctor is to examine patients, and then prescribe medicines,

if a patient is severely unwell they are advised to stay in hospital for

intensive care.
 Doctors are appointed in schools, offices, hospitals and labs.
 Types of doctors are-
 Pediatricians- Take care of diseases that children get from common cold

and fever to severe conditions. They also make sure that children develop

normally and try to prevent illness.
 Dentists -Work with our mouth, examining teeth and gum health and
detecting various different issues, such as cavities and bleeding gums.
Patients are advised to go to the dentist twice a year in order to maintain

tooth health.
 Dermatologists- Treat diseases of the skin.

 Orthopedic Surgeons- Treat broken bones. These doctors are often found
in emergency rooms since accidents that result in broken bones often need
immediate treatment.

 ENT Specialists concentrate in areas related to the Ear, Nose, and
Throat.