Preventive Pediatrics II

A comprehensive set of flashcards covering key terms and concepts in the field of preventive pediatrics, focusing on ethical issues, pediatric care dynamics, and emerging topics.

Hippocrates

Considered the Father of Medicine; believed diseases had natural causes.

Hippocratic Oath

A commitment to ethical and professional medical practice.

Medical Ethics

Guides principles regarding the responsibilities of healthcare professionals.

Beneficence

The ethical principle of acting in the best interest of the patient.

Futility

The ineffectiveness of a treatment or intervention in contributing to patient benefit.

Informed Consent

Obtaining permission from a patient before conducting a healthcare intervention.

Assent

A minor’s agreement to participate in a medical treatment, acknowledging their developing autonomy.

Parental Permission

Consent given by parents or guardians on behalf of their child.

Ethics Committee

A group that helps resolve ethical dilemmas in medical practice.

Child Advocacy

The act of promoting and protecting children's rights and welfare.

Pediatric Ethics

The branch of ethics dedicated to the unique aspects of healthcare for children.

Advance Directives

Legal documents that outline a patient's wishes regarding medical treatment.

Critical Care

Specialized care for patients with life-threatening illnesses and injuries.

Palliative Care

Medical care focused on providing relief from symptoms and stress of serious illness.

Life-Sustaining Medical Treatment (LSMT)

Interventions that support or sustain life when vital functions fail.

Ethical Dilemma

A situation in which a difficult decision must be made between two or more conflicting ethical principles.

Child Maltreatment

Abuse or neglect of a child, encompassing physical and emotional abuse.

Reproductive Rights

Rights related to reproductive health and choices.

Rights of Minors

Legal rights that pertain to individuals under the age of majority.

Mandatory Screening

Required testing of individuals, often applied in newborn health assessments.

Privacy in Medicine

The right of patients to keep their personal health information confidential.

Social Determinants of Health

Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age that affect health outcomes.

Cultural Competence

The ability of healthcare providers to understand and respect diverse cultural beliefs.

Health Disparities

Differences in health outcomes among different population groups.

Chronic Illness

A long-lasting health condition that can be controlled but not cured.

Child Protection Laws

Statutes aimed at safeguarding children from abuse and neglect.

Genetics

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

Gene Therapy

An experimental technique that uses genes to treat or prevent disease.

Neonatal Ethics

Ethical issues that arise in the medical care of newborns.

End-of-Life Care

Support and medical care given during the time surrounding death.

Emerging Technologies

Innovations that significantly alter the methods of providing medical care.

Justice in Healthcare

The ethical principle focusing on fairness and equity in healthcare access.

Adolescent Healthcare

Medical care specifically tailored for young individuals between ages 10-19.

Mental Health

A state of well-being in which individuals realize their abilities, cope with stress, and work productively.

Childhood Vaccination

Inoculations given to children to protect them from various infectious diseases.

Whistleblower Protection

Safeguards for individuals who expose unethical or illegal behavior in organizations.

Patient-Physician Relationship

The partnership between a patient and a physician to ensure effective healthcare.

Crisis Intervention

Emergency care and support provided during a severe incident affecting a child's well-being.

Support Networks

Groups or systems that provide assistance and resources for families and children.

Rights to Education

The entitlement of children to receive a formal education.

Infant Care Guidelines

Recommendations for the health and well-being of newborns.

Behavioral Health

The relationship between behavior, mental health, and physical health.

Child Care Standards

Regulations governing the health and safety of children in various care settings.

Ethical Research with Children

Guidelines and principles for conducting research involving minors.

Informed Decision-Making

The process of making choices based on full awareness of the facts and implications.

Interprofessional Collaboration

Cooperative approach involving various healthcare professionals in patient care.

Public Health Policy

Guidelines and regulations enacted to protect the health of the public.

Community Resources

Social services and support systems available to assist families.

Assertive Communication

Expressing one's opinions and needs confidently while respecting others.

Emergency Medical Services

Healthcare services providing rapid response to medical emergencies.

Transitional Care

Coordination of health care as patients move from one setting to another.

Health Literacy

The ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information.

Substance Abuse Prevention

Strategies to reduce the incidence of substance misuse among children and adolescents.

Clinical Trials

Research studies that test how well new medical approaches work in people.

Vaccine Hesitancy

Delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccines despite availability of vaccination services.

Child Development Milestones

Key skills and behaviors that children typically exhibit at certain ages.

Telemedicine

Remote clinical services using telecommunications technology.

Burnout in Pediatric Healthcare

Emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress in healthcare settings.

Community Outreach Programs

Initiatives aimed at providing health education and services to the public.

Child Welfare Services

Social services aimed at ensuring children's safety and well-being.

Health Promotion

Efforts to improve health and prevent disease through education and support.

Quality of Life

The general well-being of individuals and societies, encompassing negative and positive features.

Stigma in Healthcare

Negative attitudes and beliefs toward individuals based on health conditions.

Diversity in Healthcare

Understanding and respecting differences in backgrounds and cultures within healthcare.

Protective Factors in Child Development

Conditions or attributes that lessen or eliminate the risk of negative outcomes in children.

Child Rights Advocacy

Efforts made to ensure the rights of children are recognized and upheld.

Multi-Disciplinary Approach

Combining various disciplines in problems relating to healthcare and child welfare.

Crisis Management in Pediatrics

Strategies for managing urgent and emergency situations in the pediatric population.

Primary Care Services

Basic or general health care typically provided by pediatricians.

Behavioral Interventions

Strategies aimed at improving specific behaviors or outcomes in individuals.

School Health Policies

Guidelines governing health-related practices and programs in schools.

Patient Advocacy

Supporting and representing a patient's interests within the healthcare system.

Health Care Access,

The ability of individuals to receive health services.

Integrative Medicine

An approach that combines conventional and alternative therapies to treat patients.

Chronic Disease Management

Ongoing care and support for individuals with chronic health conditions.

Post-Traumatic Growth

Positive personal growth that may occur in response to trauma.

Health Equity

The principle of fairness in healthcare, considering social determinants impacting different groups.

Behavioral Health Disorders

Mental health conditions that involve changes in emotion, thinking, or behavior.

Family Involvement in Healthcare

Active participation of family members in a patient's healthcare decisions.

Child Safety Legislation

Laws enacted to protect children from harm and neglect.

Poison Control Regulations

Guidelines for managing incidents of exposure to toxic substances.

Infant Screening Programs

Health assessments aimed at early detection of potential health issues in infants.

Nutrition and Childhood Development

The relationship between proper nutrition and healthy growth in children.

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health

Inequities in health status and access to health care across different racial and ethnic groups.

Community Health Initiatives

Programs designed to improve the health of a specific community.

Coordinated Care Systems

Integrated approaches to healthcare that involve communication among providers.