PEDIATRICS Vol. 41 No. 1 January 1968, pp. 115-119
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PEDIATRIC SCREENING EXAMINATIONS IN PRIVATE PRACTICE

Glenn Austin M.D.1, William Foster M.D.1, and John C. Richards M.D.1

1 Los Altos, California

A pediatric assistant performs health screening examinations in a private pediatric practice without the presence of the doctor. Only patients between the ages of 6 to 12 years who have no apparent significant problems and who have had a complete physical and history by a pediatrician the year previously are accepted for the screening, which includes a system review, height, weight, visual and hearing testing, hemoglobin, urinalysis, and immunizations. The pediatric assistant, chosen for her ability to communicate with mothers, is of special value in listening to minor complaints. The chart is reviewed by the child's pediatrician and problems are discussed with the assistant. Physician follow-up is accomplished if deemed helpful. This is accepted by patients, allows continuity of personal comprehensive medical care in the pediatric office at a reduced cost, and allows the physician more time for patient care while increasing efficient use of paramedical personnel. Possible misuse of screening examinations, with resulting impersonal and fragmented medical care, is discussed.

Submitted on June 6, 1967
Accepted on September 6, 1967