Common childhood conditions

A quarter of people younger than 18 years of age visit their GP each year. On average, GPs see about 400–600 children in a typical 6-months.¹ Most of the conditions are self-limiting. A few symptoms, however, may herald a more serious condition. This CPD module reminds you of some of red flags you need to watch for in children who present with some common conditions.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

After completing this module, healthcare professionals should be better able to:

• Be familiar with the red flags that may arise in common childhood conditions
• Be familiar with the principles of management of common childhood conditions
• Be better able to offer practical advice to parents and carers about the management of common childhood conditions

NEXT STEPS

• Read the clinical review
  
• Complete the online assessment
• Receive CPD certificate

AUTHORS

Written by: Mark Greener, BSc (hons)
Reviewed by: Dr Shauna Fannin MB BCH BAO FRCGP MRCP

This CPD module can be used by Health Visitors, Paediatricians, GPs and Childhood Nurses

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