Decision-Making: A Case Of Ineffective Children

Reporter is call from on the child's physician's office. Damonei started to see the physician at that clinic in October 2016 and they have only seen him 3 times. He has missed a number of appointments with them and other speciality providers. The clinic where the report is does care coordination with children with complex medical condition. Damonei has a number of diagnoses including prematurity, infantile spasm, seizures, gastrointestinal tube dependent, and periventricular leukomelacia. He has other diagnoses that are less severe. He has missed a number of important doctor's appointments. In the past, the grandmother has gotten him to his appointments but she has had transportation issues. The family was given Medicaid transportation and

Introduction first step to gather as much information as possible about the person and his or her problems and behavior. In this case, Clara a 4-year-old adopted girl is brought by her parents to see Dr. Mason because they have

No knowledge of child’s medical history which can cause problems in diagnosing illness or most appropriate medical treatment

When I was job shadowing at the clinic I noticed that the colleagues know how to handle the medical issues with all the kids. Dr. Witt works in a favorable and helpful environment. The clinic obtained paintings on every wall in the rooms as well as a TV in the front of the clinic so the kids weren’t bored while waiting to see Dr.

Matthew Brennan from he Health and Pregnancy Center of WebMD says, “Pediatricians are physicians who specialize in the growth and development of babies, children, and adolescents” (WebMD). Pediatricians are responsible for assuring concerned parents that their precious child is on the correct track for a long and healthy life. While researching more on the tasks of these doctors, I found that they mainly examine the child before coming up with a diagnosis. A typical examine consists of checking their ears, reflexes, throat, etc. I had also learned that pediatricians are the first to examine a baby who is just born. They must be sure the new baby is breathing and responding correctly (WebMD).

It is my greatest pleasure to take this opportunity to recommend Daliana Alcantara AAMC ID: 13246303. I have had the honor of worked with Dr. Alcantara when she was volunteering at the pediatric department of my hometown hospital. We were glad to receive the assistance of a doctor like Alcantara. She is fulfilled with integrity, humanism and excellent interpersonal relationships. She is a high energy individual, committed to her patient’s well-being, with a strong understanding of clinical knowledge and great capacity of integrating and making diagnosis combine with a natural leadership ability.

American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. [Clinical practice guideline:]. (2004).

AAR’s first was born in 1999, she was term and seven pounds. AAR’s second child was born in 2003, she was term and seven pounds six ounces. AAR’s third child was born in 2005, she was term and seven pounds twelve ounces. AAR’s second child had a decreased fetal heart rate due to the placenta cord being wrapped around her neck.

During the 2012 Winter Break period, I had the opportunity to participate in my first shadowing experience with Dr. Mafhuzul Huq, a local pediatrician, at Sunshine Pediatrics, in Mcallen, TX. During this period, I observed common check ups and specialized appointments of children ranging from 1-10 years of age. This experience gave me a unique opportunity to observe parent, patient, and physician dynamic. During the 2013 Winter Break period, I was able to

I interviewed my primary care physician Dr. Michelle Class, who is a pediatrician in the private practice of Lori McAuliffe, M.D., P.A. Dr. Class has worked in the field of pediatrics since completing Medical school at The University of Florida and a 3-year residency to become a board certified pediatrician. She offers primary care to children from birth till the age of twenty-one, and provides routine physicals to chart growth and development, well-visits, and professional consultation, diagnosis and treatment for chronic and temporary illness or other health issues. All efforts work toward preventing disease and injury amongst children, the primary goal of all pediatricians in the field of health care. The practice at which she works also allows doctors to utilize epidemiological resources and inform patients about current health trends regarding illness, current school, county regulations updates on health and vaccination deadlines, and basic understanding of childcare, hygiene, and nutrition practices for children and parents. I chose to interview Dr. Class because she is an excellent doctor, who I have been privileged to have over the years. She has personally given me her very best whenever my health was poor, as well as been a wonderful person who truly cares for her patients physical and mental wellbeing. Her passion and dedication to the craft of pediatric medicine are evident in the quality of care and service she

Parents are often scared whether their child is getting the care they need. There are times that the healthcare providers make errors unintentionally. Who is the most responsible to this type of inaccuracies? The brochure, “Prevent Errors in Your Child’s Care”, written and published by the Joint Commission on October 28, 2011 are intended for all the parents, guardian, and the primary care provider of a child. The objective of this brochure is to educate these individuals on how to properly communicate with their child’s healthcare provider in order to prevent any errors or miscommunication. The information contained in this pamphlet will serve as a guideline for the parents on how to carefully and properly address the situation with their child and the healthcare providers.

The goal for pediatric care is clear. Children need readily accessible medical care that can be comprehensive with the ability to address primary care as well as acute and chronic conditions. Every child has access to an emergency room however

Shadowing a Pediatrician was a fantastic way for me to gain some exposure to the world of medicine. The Pediatrician taught me many things integral to providing quality care to patients. In order to provide proper care for a patient, a medical provider must work hard to form good rapport, understand the symptoms, and come up with a diagnosis despite difficulties or complications.

The medical journal I chose is called Characteristics of Physicians Who Dismiss Families for Refusing Vaccines. This journal was written by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The journal was written on September 15, 2015. The publication is Pediatrics Volume 136, number 6.

The mother stated that the child complained of nausea at 10 o’clock the 2nd day of February, later, the child began vomiting and having multiple episodes of diarrhea, she was not able to eat or drink anything without vomiting. As it approached evening, the woman took the child to the local hospital where she