The Current State of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Workforce and Innovations to Improve Pediatric Care

• 2018

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• Gregory Faris; James Marcin; Elizabeth Weinstein
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpem.2018.08.003

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This journal article describes the current challenges in pediatric emergency medicine, such as not having enough trained doctors and nurses to care for children in emergencies. It also explains new ideas and solutions to improve care, like using telemedicine, better training programs, and teamwork between hospitals. The goal is to make sure all children get the best possible emergency care no matter where they live.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Pediatric Readiness Studies

Keywords: Child Health Services; Emergency Medicine; Health Personnel; Patient Care Team; Pediatrics; Pediatricians; Workforce

Institutions: Indiana University; UC Davis Health

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