April 26, 2011 — Using a chaperone during a pediatric physical examination should be a shared decision between the patient and pediatrician, according to the revised policy statement of the American ...

August 31, 2010 — A clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers recommendations for a gynecologic examination for adolescents in the pediatric office setting. The report, ...

Here's why: It’s common practice for parents to bring their healthy children to the doctor for check ups. Often called well-baby or well-child visits, these appointments give pediatricians the ...

Amid a shortage of specialists, APRNs should be knowledgeable on how to complete a brief joint exam in the primary care setting. Increasing the competency of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs ...

Introduction: Constipation has been one of the most common diseases referred to the pediatric gastroenterology clinic, reaching up to 30% of all clinic referrals. Digital rectal examination is the ...