Overview

PCPs face so many common questions from parents that don’t have easy answers in the research literature. “Can’t we start antibiotics, Doctor, just in case?” “I’m afraid of all these new vaccines.” “My toddler keeps having tantrums and hitting his sister. What should I do?” Get these and other important questions answered during this 60-minute session. Learn through brief and practical patient cases followed by an open Q&A period.

Learning Objectives

  • Apply shared decision-making principles to everyday primary care scenarios.
  • Use well established communication approaches with reluctant patients and caregivers.
  • Explain the principles of behavior change in the context of common pediatric problems.