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Overview
Health Supervision
- Introduction
- Health History
- Physical Examination
- Screening Services
- Laboratory Tests
- Immunizations
- Health Education
Special Health Issues
- Introduction
- Dental Health
- Overweight and Obesity
- HIV Guidelines
- Child Abuse & Neglect
- Language Barriers
- Early Intervention
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Health Supervision
Health and Developmental History: Introduction
The comprehensive
health and developmental history is a required EPSDT component
and an important tool in providing effective health care.
The history can be used to build a carefully documented record of a child's health and development, from the neonatal period through the milestones of early and middle childhood and the changes and challenges of adolescence.
Contents of the Health and Developmental History
A comprehensive history includes:
- Birth History (for children 5 years and younger).
- Complete family and social history.
- Physical, mental, and developmental history.
- Immunizations and screenings.
- Review of body systems.
Gathering
information and identifying concerns and risk factors in
the limited time available for a well-child visit
is a developed skill.
Providers who show genuine interest in the child and family, ask perceptive questions, and listen thoughtfully can create a trusting and reassuring atmosphere in which the child and family will begin to relax, feel comfortable, and share more about their concerns and other important issues.
Documenting the Health and Developmental History
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