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In a Sea of Jargon

Healthcare, especially patient centered care, hinges on the communication between provider and patient. Great strides to improve patient-provider interactions have occurred over the last several years. And improving patient centered care means improving patient…

Sunday, February 16, 2014 - 17:00

Webinar: Positive Parenting: Coaching Families and Modeling Positive Parenting in the Medical Hom

On Wednesday, February 26th, the AAP Medical Home for Children Exposed to Violence will present a 1-hour webinar with Kimberly Randell, MD, MSc, FAAP and Lisa Spector, MD, FAAP. Dr. Randell and Spector will discuss...

On Wednesday, February…

Sunday, February 9, 2014 - 17:00

In Her Own Words: Teen Patient Speaks Out

A lot of patient-centered and trauma-informed care comes down to the small things: Noise levels. Lights. Simple procedures, like needle sticks or checking vitals. In a compelling brief…

Monday, February 3, 2014 - 17:00

After ABC, Remember DEF

Injury and its impact can extend past bruises and bandages, leaving children and families with intrusive thoughts, exaggerated startle response, and avoiding things that remind them of the injury. These symptoms, known as post-traumatic stress (PTS) reactions, usually diminish with time, but for…

Sunday, January 26, 2014 - 17:00

Webinar: Using a Family Satisfaction Assessment Tool

Nurses, doctors, and hospitals across the country constantly strive to maintain and improve the quality of their family centered care. The neuroscience ICU at Yale-New Haven Hospital implemented the use of the Family Satisfaction-Intensive Care Unit (FS-ICU) with their patients and families…

Monday, January 20, 2014 - 17:00

Simple Approach to Trauma Informed Care

Trauma-informed pediatric care means incorporating an understanding of the impact of traumatic stress on ill or injured children and families as part of treating the medical aspects of trauma. Trauma can be both a medical and psychological event in the eyes of children and families experiencing…

Monday, January 13, 2014 - 06:14

Tools You Can Use: Medical Traumatic Stress Tip Sheet for Child Weflare Professsionals

Child welfare professionals understand impact of abuse and neglect on children in foster care, but the impact of medical trauma on these children may be less familiar. On average, children in foster care have greater healthcare needs than most kids yet they usually receive inconsistent health…

Sunday, January 5, 2014 - 17:00

First Steps Toward Healing: A Childhood Cancer Webinar Series

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, with sponsorship from Arms Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation, launched First Steps Towards Healing, a webinar series about childhood cancer. Geared towards children with cancer, their siblings and parents, this webinar series will cover post-traumatic…

Sunday, December 22, 2013 - 17:00

Do you Screen your Patients for Mental Health Issues?

As many as 1 in 5 children experience mental health issues and unfortunately less than 30% seek treatment. Pediatricians are in a unique position being one of the few medical providers who regularly see children for well visit check ups. Taking advantage of this position, new research published…

Sunday, December 15, 2013 - 17:00

Tips for Parents from Expert Pediatrician

In a recent "Healthy Kids" column published at Philly.com, Dr Flaura Winston, pediatrician and injury researcher from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, helps parents understand how their child may respond in the days and weeks after an injury. She advises parents to take into account that…

Sunday, December 8, 2013 - 17:00

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