Pediatric Telephone Protocols : Office Version (Seventeenth edition)

Telehealth and telephone care serve as important tools to connect with patients and families, especially when we are practicing physical distancing.

This comprehensive telehealth resource is a must-have for thousands of practices and call centers. From telehealth pioneer Barton D. Schmitt, MD, FAAP, this award-winning office essential efficiently steps triagers through more than 141 decision support protocols spanning 98% of today's most common complaints. Key updates in this edition:Completely updated protocols, references, and resourcesNew protocol, COVID-19—Diagnosed or SuspectedMedication QuestionsAnd moreIn this essential resource you’ll see benefits like:Highlighted assessment questions that help you quickly evaluate patient problems and select the appropriate disposition: 911 call, ED referral, office visit, or home careParent-reassuring home care instructionsMedication questions, dosages, and recommendationsFind-it-fast index helps to quickly zero in on caller concernsDetailed User's Guide serves as a valuable training tool Handle calls with complete confidence.