(Describer) Title: Meet the Helpers.

Hi. My name is Dr. Carr, and I am a helper. I am very proud of my job because I get to help you feel better. I am a doctor. My job is to help you feel better when you are sick or if you get injured. I'm going to tell you a little more about how doctors like me help. When I go to work, I wear scrubs or a lab coat. They have these great pockets to hold all of my tools. You may also see me wearing gloves. Don't worry. Gloves are just to make sure we don't spread any germs. I have a lot of other tools to help you during a doctor's visit or a medical emergency. Let's check them out. When you visit me, you may be in a room like this.

(Describer) An exam room.

A few tools that help me with my job are an examination table or bed. This is a little different than the beds or tables you have at your home. This allows you to sit up high so I can examine you.

(Describer) He takes tubes from around his neck.

My stethoscope. This lets me listen to sounds in your body, like your heartbeat or your breathing.

(Describer) He picks up another small tool.

My otoscope. This helps me check your ears and your nose. Doctors also use many different kinds of medicine to help you feel better. In an emergency, we might not be able to talk right away. But I want you to know that I will make time to talk with you and your parents to explain everything. When we talk, I may need to ask you some questions, like "How are you feeling?" or "Where are you hurt?" I might also ask you to explain something that happened so I know how to help you. It's okay to tell me that you feel upset, hurt, scared, or angry. I like to listen to you, and you can tell me the truth. You can help me by listening to instructions and by answering my questions. The hospital may seem scary at first, but everything we do here is to help you. If you have any questions about my tools or our plan to make you feel better, you can always ask. So, what's my job? To keep you healthy. What's your job? To be healthy.

(narrator) To meet other helpers in our neighborhood, go to meetthehelpers.org. "Meet the Helpers" is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.