Know the categories of medical evidence and the evidence-based medicine approach Sarika Joshi MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data Know the categories of medical evidence and the evidence-based…
Understand how your patient’s condition may be related to the conditions in the community or population within which you practice Madan Dharmar MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data…
Use medical tests judiciously Madan Dharmar MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data, Interpret the Data, Make a Decision Using the appropriate test or study for a particular disease…
Know which child with a genetic syndrome may be a difficult intubation Renée Roberts MD What to Do – Interpret the Data It is generally agreed upon that a difficult…
Perform annual c spine films in children with Down’s Syndrome before clearing them for Participation in exercise William Giasi Jr. MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data Children with…
Obtain a cardiology consult for those patients presenting with a genetic syndrome Russell Cross MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data, Make a Decision, Take Action The complex relationship…
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…
