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Reducing Documentation Burden and Pajama Time for Primary Care Clinicians: Strategies for Efficiency
While the challenges of reducing documentation burden in primary care are daunting, there are actionable strategies that can help.
Dr. Barbara Howard
Apr 34 min read
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Telehealth and the ADHD Visit: Enhancing Care through Technology
What are the Important Aspects of an ADHD Visit? An ADHD visit is a comprehensive appointment focused on evaluating and managing...
Dr. Barbara Howard
Aug 1, 20243 min read
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Uncovering the Importance of MOC-4: Is it Just More Testing or a Commitment to Excellence?
What is the point of MOC4, and how to earn MOC4 credits without breaking a sweat?
Dr. Raymond Sturner
Apr 30, 20243 min read
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Pre-visit Screening Tools Like Safety Checklists Can Save Childrenās Lives and Your Time!
Pre-visit Screening Tools for Safety Can Save Childrenās Lives and Your Time!
Diane A Butler, MD
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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The Critical Role of Mental Health Assessment in Pediatrics: Depression and Suicide Risk
The rising prevalence of mental health issues, including depression and the risk of suicide, creates an urgent need for effective primary...
Dr. Barbara Howard
Dec 21, 20233 min read
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Manners Matter
Have you been surprised and impressed by a child who says after a visit, āThank you, Doctor [Howard]ā? While it may seem antiquated to...
Dr. Barbara Howard
Sep 1, 20215 min read
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I sent my suicidal teen patient to the ED: Whew?
You read āthoughts of being better off deadā on your next patientās PHQ-9 screen results and break into a sweat. After eliciting the...
Dr. Barbara Howard
Jul 19, 20215 min read
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To vape or not to vape: Is that really the question?
All pediatricians are relieved that the rates of children smoking cigarettes have dropped steadily since 2011. This decline seems to be...
Dr. Barbara Howard
May 20, 20216 min read
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Racism: Developmental Perspective Can Inform Tough Conversations
Can we help our pediatric patients with the complicated problems of racism, especially if we are privileged (and even white)...
Dr. Barbara Howard
Aug 19, 20206 min read
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