Family Doctor: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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A family doctor can look inside your ears with a little light and see if they are healthy.
Through history
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Long ago
Doctors used to listen to hearts by putting their ear right on a person's chest. Later, they invented a tool to help them hear better.
Tools of the trade
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Stethoscope
A stethoscope helps the doctor listen to your heart and lungs. It makes the sounds of your body easier to hear.
A day in the job
- MorningThe doctor opens the clinic and reads notes about who is coming in today. Then the first patient says hello and the day begins.
Words to know
- Fever
- A fever means your body is warmer than usual. It is one way your body tells you it is working hard to get better.
Quiz time
A thermometer helps a doctor check if you have a fever.
Family doctors only help grown-ups, never children.