Many people in this world want to make a difference in their lives. However, most people don't want to put in the effort to do so. The work of a pediatrician changes the lives of many. Unfortunately, becoming a pediatrician takes hard work and commitment that many people don't have. The work of a pediatrician is a highly qualified and interesting job because he has the privilege of caring for and helping as many children as possible. What is a pediatrician? Pediatricians are doctors who specialize and focus on the care of newborns and young adults (Career Cruising). They deal with childhood illnesses and the care of healthy and sick newborns (Elberts). The typical upper age limit for patients is twelve to twenty-one (NetMed Pediatrics). They must treat their patients as if they can change the world. Pediatricians complete many tasks in the course of a day. They perform physical exams and order tests to diagnose illnesses and injuries that have occurred. They recommend surgeries and medications and can also help patients through puberty and family problems (Career Cruising). It is their responsibility to make sure patients are not only healthy, but also safe and happy. Some pediatricians communicate with social workers, family members and healthcare professionals to better understand the entire situation (Career Cruising). If the patient appears to have more personal problems, pediatricians have the opportunity to refer him to other doctors such as a psychiatrist for treatment. Others work as advocates educating the community about automotive safety and the benefits of school breakfast (Career Cruising). Pediatricians commonly work forty-five to sixty hours a week! They could also be...... middle of paper ...... areer Cruising). Medical science and healthcare will always be evolving and changing (D'Orazio). Pediatricians have a very important job. They save many lives every day and make a difference in the world! Works Cited D'Orazio, Leo. Opportunities in healthcare and medical careers. Chicago: National Textbook Company 1983.Elberts, Marjorie. Careers for kids at heart and others who love kids. Chicago: NTC Publishing Group, 1994Health Issues. The Numerosa Foundation, n.d. Network. Nov 25 @013. < Kidhealth.org/kid/health_problems/>. "History of pediatricians". Pediatricians NetMED, nd Web. December 3, 2013. .Holycross, Julie. Personal interview. 1 Dec 2013 “Pediatrician”. Np, nd Web. December 3, 2013. www.baordman.k12.oh.us.Pediatricans. Np., n.d. Network. November 25 2013. .