Angela L Myers, Jill J Fussell, Mary E Moffatt, Debra Boyer, Robert Ross, Christiane E L Dammann, Laura Degnon, Pnina Weiss, Cary Sauer, Robert J Vinci
Through this review of published literature, it is clear that children benefit in measurable ways when they receive care from trained pediatric subspecialists. The improved outcomes provided by pediatric subspecialists supports the care provided in the patient's pediatric medical home and emphasizes the importance of care coordination between all components of the pediatric workforce. The AAP highlights this in a recent policy statement by stating the care provided by pediatric clinicians "encompasses diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health disorders; management of serious and life-threatening illnesses; and when appropriate, referral of patients with more complex conditions for medical subspecialty or surgical specialty care" Explicit in this statement is the emphasis on the role of complex care coordination between pediatric specialist and primary care pediatricians and that collaboration and guidance by the pediatrician is central to providing optimal care of patients...
March 7, 2023: Journal of Pediatrics