Techniques to Determine Developmental Delays of Patient Paper
Initial discussion response should be 300 words. Response posts must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. This is not the only criteria utilized for evaluation; substantive content is imperative. All questions in the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments. All responses need to be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. In -text Citation and reference must adhere to APA format (6th Ed.).
Select ONE of the questions listed below and create a substantive initial post. Please post the question number you chose in the title of your post. (i.e. Question 2 parent history),Keep in mind the developmental stages.
- As a primary care provider working in an underprivileged free clinic you realize there are some challenges and barriers in your patient population. You are seeing a 12 month old who is showing signs of developmental delays. What information will you highlight in your Review of Systems with the parent? Explain the rationale for requiring this information. Please include your plan of care to address the concern for developmental delay.
- You have just finished seeing a 2 year old girl for complaints of a cough and fever who was accompanied at the visit by her parents. Parents are very poor historians and are arguing about an unrelated issue in your exam room. How would you approach this scenario and gather the necessary information to inform your clinical decision-making? Please provide the rationale for this approach to care.