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2620446

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
1990-3-19
pubmed:abstractText
Records of 244 preschool medicals were studied retrospectively. The value of the examination to the children, their parents and teachers, and the use of clinical medical officer time was considered. Fifty-seven per cent had previously undetected problems deemed to require follow-up. This number was subsequently corrected to 50% in the light of current practice. Fourteen per cent warranted referral to other professionals and 4.5% received treatment. The high number of vision defects noted suggests further study. Fifteen per cent of the parents wished to discuss concerns about their children with the clinical medical officer. Clinical medical officer practice varied, but showed the incidence of follow-up to be inversely proportional to the referral rate. The number of previously undetected problems recorded in the survey supports medical examination of all children at this age. However, review of criteria and further study is indicated to make the best use of resources.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0305-1862
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
15
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
425-34
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
The preschool medical: an evaluation of this examination and its role in child health surveillance.
pubmed:affiliation
Macclesfield District Health Authority Community/Mental Handicap Unit.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article