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Navigating Two Worlds: Child Welfare and Health Care

Do children in the child welfare system experience medical treatment in the same ways that children in the general population do? To some degree, yes, they do.

Do children in the child welfare system experience medical treatment in the same ways that children in the general population…

Sunday, December 1, 2013 - 17:00

Webinar: Dealing With the Challenges of Childhood Cancer and Treatment

In 2013, the Cancer Center at CHOP launched a webinar series called First Steps Toward Healing. This series presents topics such as post-traumatic stress disorder, coping, siblings, community resources, medical late effects and more.

In 2013, the Cancer Center at CHOP launched a…

Sunday, November 24, 2013 - 17:00

1 in 6 Injured Children Suffers Severe and Persistent Traumatic Stress

An injury, no matter how severe, can be traumatic for children and families. In the days following an injury, many children (and parents) might be jumpy, fearful, or anxious. These traumatic stress reactions should subside, however, for 1 in 6 children they remain severe and persistent.

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Monday, November 18, 2013 - 05:54

Simple Tips for Practicing Trauma Informed Care in the Emergency Department

Administering care through a trauma-informed lens in the emergency department can seem like a daunting task. However, we all know an emergency department visit is scary, especially for kids, and trauma-informed practices are exactly what's needed to minimize the distress of pediatric patients…

Monday, November 11, 2013 - 08:59

Beyond the Band Aids

Providing patient care rarely means simply suturing a cut, giving medications or a shot. Patient care goes far beyond routine medical care. It means helping to reduce the patient's fears and worries. It means finding ways to help the patient cope effectively with their injury or illness.

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Monday, November 4, 2013 - 04:51

Pediatricians and Psychologists Working Side by Side: A New Model of Care

Rather than providing a referral, a new model of care has pediatricians and psychologists teaming up to address both the physical and mental needs of their pediatric patients. Integrated primary care, where doctor and therapist work side by side in the same practice, offers numerous benefits to…

Monday, October 28, 2013 - 05:51

Posttraumatic Stress After Pediatric Injury: What Practitioners Should Know

Did you know, according to a recent meta-analysis, 19% of injured children develop significant post traumatic stress symptoms?

Did you know, according to a recent meta-analysis, 19% of injured children develop significant post…

Monday, October 21, 2013 - 03:50

Where Trauma Meets Culture

When children and families experience a medical trauma, their cultural norms, beliefs and values will shape the interactions with their medical team. Much of time, differences between the culture of patients and the various cultures of those on their medical team do not appear to impact care…

Monday, October 14, 2013 - 07:50

Your Pediatric Patients Who've Been Exposed to Violence - Free AAP Webinar October 23

The American Academy of Pediatrics is hosting a free webinar to discuss the role of the primary care pediatrician in identifying patients who have experienced multiple types of violence.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is hosting a free webinar to discuss the role of…

Monday, October 7, 2013 - 04:51

Patient Satisfaction and Family Centered Care

Hospitals are always looking for ways to increase their patient satisfaction scores. New studies show patient satisfaction is directly related to family centered care. Patient satisfaction scores reflect a healthcare provider’s ability to relate to the patient, make eye contact, ask…

Monday, September 30, 2013 - 04:51

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