Contemporary Pediatrics Issue Alert

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CHECK OUT OUR OCTOBER ISSUE

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Dr Hallas says: Revisit the “5 Rights” to avoid medication errors

I highly recommend reading and then reflecting on your current office- and hospital-based practices surrounding prescribing medications for children to determine areas to apply these best practice initiatives in your personal work settings.

Safety first: How to avoid missteps when prescribing medications

Medication errors are all too common in pediatric practice, whether in the hospital, home, or office. Here’s helpful advice how to avoid the hazards of pediatric prescribing and medication missteps.

Pediatric chest pain and syncope: Know when to refer

Pediatricians need to know when to refer children with suspected life-threatening chest pain and syncope to a cardiology specialist, and to understand the urgency of such a referral.

New timeline for early detection of hearing loss

Early detection of hearing status in children is critical to prevent the significant detrimental effect on cognitive development it can have if not appropriately addressed.

More in this issue

Half of children with reported penicillin allergy symptoms are not truly allergic

Stubborn ring of rash around a boy's mouth

Pediatricians could do more to provide tobacco counseling

5 environmental neurotoxicants are potent health risks

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