lastenlääkärin
Lastenlääkäri, literally a pediatrician in Finnish, is a medical doctor who specializes in pediatrics, the branch of medicine focused on the health, growth, and development of infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatricians provide preventive care, diagnose and treat acute illnesses, manage chronic conditions, and monitor development, nutrition, and safety. They often work in outpatient clinics, hospitals, and public health settings, and collaborate with families, schools, and other health professionals to support child health.
In Finland, becoming a pediatrician (lastenlääkäri) requires completing a medical degree and then undertaking a pediatric
Daily practice typically includes routine check-ups at child health clinics (lastenneuvolat), administering immunizations according to national
The pediatrician’s role is central to both primary care and hospital-based pediatrics, serving as a continuous