Common Pediatric Problems in Primary Care

Thursdays 8:00 – 9:00AM

12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ available

There are nearly 4 million children and adolescents in Illinois (ACS, 2019-23).  As Boudreau et al (2022) described, pediatric primary health care (PPHC), “encompasses comprehensive care across the life cycle, from infancy to young adulthood. PPHC includes health supervision, with a focus on prevention of physical and mental health conditions; anticipatory guidance and promotion of wellness including mental health and monitoring physical, cognitive, and social growth and development; and age-appropriate screening for health promotion and disease prevention…PPHC also encompasses diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health disorders; management of serious and life-threatening illnesses; and when appropriate, referral of patients with more complex conditions for medical subspecialty or surgical specialty care.”  While referral to subspecialty is necessary for complex cases, a number of studies have shown that there are a significant number of cases that could be managed in primary care. The goal of this series is to uptrain pediatric primary care providers so they can provide more timely care to patients for their chronic disease management that can prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency department visits.

Topics for Case-Based Learning and Discussion Include:

• Acne, eczema, psoriasis
• Constipation and GERD
• Concussions
• Abdominal migraines
• Vaccines
• Migraines
• Musculoskeletal examination
• Allergies
• Developmental and behavioral issues (e.g., developmental assessment, depression, anxiety)