Bernard L. Rosenfeld,
M.D., Ph.D.
7400 Fannin | Suite 910
Houston, Texas 77054
Phone: 713.790.0099
Toll: 866.790.0095
Fax: 713.790.0527
E-mail: info@rosenfeldmd.com |
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What is a Nurse Practitioner?
A Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse who
has advanced education and clinical training in a health care specialty.
Most Nurse Practitioners have national certification in their area
of expertise. Nurse Practitioners serve as primary health care providers
for children and adults during health and illness. Their goal is to
help people of all ages stay as healthy as possible. They do this
by teaching people and treating their acute illnesses (such as infections)
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What can
a Nurse Practitioner do for me? |
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- Well woman examination
- Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic
studies
- Family planning services
- Healthcare during pregnancy
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Health risk evaluation
- Birth control
- PAP smears
- Breast exams
- Physicals - sports, licensing, camp
Can Nurse Practitioners prescribe medications?
Yes. How a Nurse Practitioner prescribes medications
is regulated by each state's Nurse Practice Act. In Texas, Nurse
Practitioners have prescriptive authority through written agreements
with a collaborating physician.
Why choose a Nurse Practitioner?
Nurse Practitioners are also trained to promote health and prevent
disease through comprehensive health care and education. More and
more people are choosing Nurse Practitioners for their regular health
care provider because Nurse Practitioners are highly trained health
professionals who: |
- Take time to listen to you and your family's
worries and concerns;
- Explain the details of health problems, medications,
and other topics to help you understand how to take care of yourself;
- Provide individualized care; work in collaboration
with physicians and other health professionals to insure that
you receive the best possible health care;
- Really care about you, your health, your family,
and the community you live in;
- Treat you when you are sick; teach you how to
care for yourself when ill and how to stay healthy.
For more information contact Lou
Diamond, RNC, MSN or call (713) 790-0099. |
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