This theory is labeled the stages of psychosocial development and is characterized as a series of psychological stages that have a basic conflict and important event leading to growth. The theory was developed from his hundreds of clinical observations in children. Erikson identified eight stages of psychosocial development in an individual. 1  Characteristics of these stages include: 2  Each stage unfolds from the preceding stage in a particular sequence. 3  Each stage involves an ever-widening involvement with others.
Ophthalmic assistants help ophthalmologists care for patients by taking histories, performing various procedures and tests, and preparing patients to see the doctor. Their work provides the ophthalmologist with important information to help diagnose and treat patients.
Medical assistants often take medical histories and record vital signs of patients. Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners.Their duties vary with the location, specialty, and size of the practice.edical assistants often take medical histories and record vital signs of patients. Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners.