I'm on call in the well nursery. Newborns are so sweet, and I've seen a few interesting diagnoses, from Down's Syndrome to polydactyly, and loads of hyperbilirubinemia. Unfortunately, birth has a lot of paperwork, and some pediatricians want to medicalize the whole process. I end up doing blood tests and ordering imaging when I really think that observation is more appropriate. Spiralling costs of healthcare, anyone? There's such a fear of being sued for missing something.
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