The Lone Scouts of America and the Boy Scouts of America merged in 1924. Since then the Boy Scouts of America has administered a Lone Scout plan as part of its mission of bringing Scouting to all American youth who wish to take part, regardless of circumstances.
As a family doctor, we're trained to see people of all ages, from pregnant women, to newborns, to adults, to the very elderly. We're also trained to work in either a hospital or in an outpatient office, although many (not all) will choose one or the other. Some will also work in urgent care centres or nursing homes.
Here's a short list: Your family doctor is usually the first place to go at the onset of neck or back pain. If you have a serious problem, she will probably order diagnostic tests, refer you to a specialist and/or help with short-term pain management by prescribing medication. Studies show that family doctors do not easily adapt their practices to new back pain treatments.