Consider the diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism in an infant or child with “shock,” altered mental status, cyclic vomiting, or an exaggerated response to typically routine infections Johann Peterson…
Work up the potential causes of mental retardation (MR) to assist families in identifying potentially modifiable conditions or conditions that are genetic in origin so that they can receive appropriate…
Do not ignore a parent’s concerns Nickie Niforatos MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data Parents are often well accommodated to their children and know the subtle signs of…
Assure appropriate assent and consent in pediatric clinical research Sarika Joshi MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data, Take Action The values of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice guide…
When a mistake is made, it is best to disclose Lindsey Albrecht MD What to Do – Make a Decision Despite efforts by individual physicians and health care systems, medical…
Do not give topical steroids for a tinea infection, it will worsen the infection William Giasi Jr. MD What to Do – Make a Decision The dermatophytes, or ringworm fungi,…
Search for a genetic disorder in patients with multiple Café au lait (CAL) spots Dorothy Chen MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data, Make a Decision Dermatological findings are…
Petechiae are common in benign viral illnesses but can be a sign of more serious conditions, such as meningococcemia and thrombocytopenia Johann Peterson MD What to Do – Interpret the…
Rashes are not all benign. Be alert for rashes that may be signaling a systemic condition Laura Hufford MD What to Do – Interpret the Data Specific types of rashes…
Remember that common skin lesions may be passed from family member to family member Johann Peterson MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data Tinea capitis is a fungal infection…
