Pediatrics

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Pediatrics Specialty: Pediatrics

Description: Pediatrics is concerned with the care and development of children and with the prevention and treatment of children's diseases

Workflow Example: 1. TBD

Known Issues:

1. Immunization Management

 A. Providers need an efficient process for recording multiple immunizations
 B. System needs to support tracking of immunization data 
 C. Requirement to provide when & which version of the vaccine information     statement [VIS] was given
 D. Need for immunization information entered in an EMR to interface with registries 

2. Growth Tracking

  Providers need to track a child’s body measurements for appropriate medical decision making.

3. Medication Dosing

 Need to incorporate weight & age into prescribing decisions

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