Physicians' Attitudes toward and Knowledge of Child Care

Describes a survey of 740 board-certified family practitioners and pediatricians regarding their training in child-care issues, frequency of discussing child care during office visits, and their attitudes regarding specific medical and developmental issues related to child care. Indicates that 39% o...

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Published in:Clinical pediatrics 1993, Vol.32 (4), p.209
Main Authors: Wirth, Barbara S, Hausman, Cheryl L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Child Care
Medical Education
Pediatricians
Physician Patient Relationship
Physicians
Questionnaires
Surveys
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Summary:Describes a survey of 740 board-certified family practitioners and pediatricians regarding their training in child-care issues, frequency of discussing child care during office visits, and their attitudes regarding specific medical and developmental issues related to child care. Indicates that 39% of the physicians felt uncomfortable discussing child care, and 85% felt their training was inadequate. Includes the questionnaire. (AC)
ISSN:0009-9228