The prescription pressure

Article Abstract:

A pediatrician feels guilty for not prescribing antibiotics earlier for a young patient with a cold, despite his parents' wishes to the contrary. The doctor's earlier refusal to give the boy antibiotics was due to his anxieties about overprescription of the drugs. He concedes that parents and patients, aside from doctors and nurses, should be part of the decision on how to use and not abuse antibiotics.

Antibiotics, Practice, Drug therapy, Sick children, Dosage and administration, Pediatricians

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Tough calls

Article Abstract:

A guide to help parents with the decision as to whether to call a doctor when a child is ill in the night is offered. It is suggested that chronic problems which a child has had for a while can safely be left until normal office hours.

Care and treatment

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Weird science

Article Abstract:

Children should be given sex education by beginning with basic knowledge on what goes on during a routine physical examination. Such knowledge will help them prepare for more serious health issues later in life.

Management, Sex education, Sex education for children

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