Glossary

Family doctor – doctor trained in pediatrics, internal medicine, orthopedics, and obstetrics and gynecology

Newborn Screening – A group of tests using blood drawn from newborns to screen for specific disorders.

Pediatric nurse practitioner – a nurse specially trained in obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations on children, making medical diagnoses, and providing counseling and treatment

Pediatrician – doctor specializing on children