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Access to Optimal Emergency Care for Children

Kathleen M Brown1, Alice D Ackerman2, Timothy K Ruttan3

  • 1Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine and Children's National Medical Center, School of Medicine of Health Sciences, George Washington University, Washington, DC; Kbrown@cnmc.org.

Pediatrics
|April 22, 2021
PubMed

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Millions of children face barriers to accessing emergency medical care each year. Leading pediatric and emergency care organizations are committed to improving this access through education and system changes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Healthcare Access

Background:

  • Millions of pediatric patients require emergency care annually.
  • Substantial barriers impede access to optimal emergency services for numerous children.
  • Professional organizations advocate for equitable pediatric emergency care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Identify barriers to pediatric emergency care.
  • Develop strategies to overcome access limitations.
  • Promote improved emergency care access for all children.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on pediatric emergency care access.
  • Analysis of policy recommendations from professional bodies.
  • Synthesis of expert consensus on system improvements.

Main Results:

  • Barriers include socioeconomic factors, geographic limitations, and healthcare system design.
  • Organizational commitment to addressing identified barriers.
  • Focus on educational initiatives and systemic reforms.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing barriers is crucial for equitable pediatric emergency care.
  • Collaborative efforts are needed to enhance access.
  • Systemic changes and education are key to improving care delivery for children.

Keywords:
AAPACEPAmerican Academy of PediatricsAmerican College of Emergency PhysiciansEDEMSEMSCENAEmergency Medical Services for ChildrenEmergency Nurses AssociationNPRPNational Pediatric Readiness Projectemergency departmentemergency medical services

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