During a pediatric visit, parents receive a tremendous amount of information about their child’s health and well-being. Unfortunately, when they leave, a substantial amount of this information is forgotten.
That’s why Pediatric Care Advice (PCA) handouts are so important and included with OP’s EHR. Created by Dr. Barton Schmitt, these handouts provide parents and patients with the information they need to remain safe and healthy — no memorization necessary.
The PCA library contains 283 primary care handouts covering the top 200 pediatric diagnoses. Plus, handouts on behavioral and prevention topics such as how to handle sleep problems and prevent tooth decay.
The care advice in the handouts is consistent with the AAP Pediatric Telephone Protocols book, the electronic nurse triage protocols, the after-hours call center protocols, and children’s hospitals and practice websites that use the Pediatric Symptom Checker. The handouts will be updated yearly to reflect the current AAP guidelines. They are also the same handouts that are emailed or texted to parents at the end of a ClearTriage phone encounter. This makes for consistent, seamless care advice in your primary care setting.