Case Scenario 4: You have a 9-year-old female patient who was newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism last month. She is here to see you for a well-child exam. The mother states that she has not filled the prescription because she wants to discuss alternative treatment options. • How should you approach the mother on her use […]

Case Scenario 3: Carlos is a 15-year-old with type 1 DM, diagnosed one year ago. Carlos is interested in trying out for a soccer team. • What additional information should you know about Carlos? • Which diagnostic tests should you periodically monitor for this condition? • What anticipatory guidance and instructions will you give Carlos […]

Margaret brought in her 11-year-old daughter Sandy for her well-child exam. Sandy has developed axillary and pubic hair and has been complaining of mild abdominal cramping off and on for 3 days. Margaret also mentions to you that she is concerned about allowing her daughter to participate in a sexuality educational course offered at school. […]

Case Scenario 1: Tommy is a 2-year-old brought into the clinic for his well-child examination. His hemoglobin in the clinic is 9g/dL, his serum iron is below normal, TIBC is elevated, and his iron saturation is low. Although in remission, Tommy’s mother mentions she always worries about Tommy since he was diagnosed with infant ALL. […]