Pediatrics Ward

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A Pediatrics Ward is the part of a hospital, Infirmary, or Sickbay that deals with the medical care of children, from infancy to adolescence. Most Starfleet vessels do not have a dedicated pediatrics unit, save medical ships like the Olympic class. There are rooms, however, than can be readily converted to handle younger patients should the need arise. The general concensus in Starfleet operational protocol is that children do not belong on a starship. Crewmembers that have children and are going to be deployed more than six months are allowed to bring them on board. Only explorers and transports that regularly carry civilian passengers have a pediatrician on staff, however. Planet-side hospitals and space stations, on the other hand, have a full staff of specialists trained to treat children.

See also Maternity Ward