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Primary health care for children is an ideal model of care for the prevention, early detection and timely treatment of children's medical conditions. In addition, child health care consultation includes advice on immunizations, nutrition and exercise, how to prevent injury and mental health care for children.
1. The concept and role of primary health care for children
Primary health care for children is the ideal model of care for the prevention, early detection and timely treatment of children's medical conditions.
One of the primary functions of early childhood health care is to provide preventive services, which include physical examination, assessment of the child's mental development and mental health . Health education communications and ongoing monitoring, screening and immunization reminders of immunization programs are also included in the child health model. In addition to immunizations, children's health care consultants also provide knowledge and solutions on nutrition, exercise, and injury prevention. From there, it will limit health problems in children and adolescents such as overweight, obesity, impaired mental health and diseases related to children's lifestyle.
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2. Health problems that require primary health care for children
Common problems and diseases in the primary health care model for children are as follows:
Acute infections (respiratory tract infections, ENT infections and intestinal infections) are the primary cause. The most common cause of child referral to primary health care facilities. Types of injuries requiring first aid at primary care facilities Chronic diseases in children. There are 4 groups of chronic diseases that require early detection, ongoing care and management. The first group is the common chronic diseases in children such as asthma or eczema. These diseases can be well monitored, cared for and managed in primary health care facilities, with regular consultation from specialist doctors. The second group is for less common chronic conditions, such as epilepsy or type 1 diabetes. These diseases require specialist doctors in charge. The third group is complex chronic diseases with multiple comorbidities, such as severe cerebral palsy, that require coordinated care by different specialists and sociologists. The fourth group is a group of children at risk of chronic diseases, such as obesity, high blood pressure or low blood sugar, etc. Children in this group need a lot of attention, close management and intervention. Early intervention from the child health care consultation model. Immunization Program for physical and brain development for children Forms of psychological treatment, improving mental health. Primary health care for children is very important, this not only helps doctors and parents understand the health status of their children, but also promptly detects diseases and protects the children's comprehensive health. Therefore, mothers should take their babies to regular health check-ups at reputable medical facilities and hospitals.
To ensure the health of children, before sending their children to a general health check-up, parents should pay attention to choosing a reputable address, with modern equipment and experienced staff and doctors. experience.
Currently, children's health check-up at Vinmec has the following advantages:
The system meets international standards: Meets JCI (Joint Commission International) standards - the world's most rigorous safety standard with criteria for taking patients human-centered, committed to providing safe and quality medical care services. Modern facilities and equipment: Vinmec Hospital owns modern facilities and equipment such as PET/CT, MRI, CT 640, the world's leading modern ultrasound machine system, examination room. The medical staff is highly qualified: Before and after the examination, the doctor always advises and enthusiastically explains the examination results to the parents. Limit the use of antibiotics for children: Indiscriminate use of antibiotics has led to an alarming increase in antibiotic resistance. When the baby is sick and needs treatment at Vinmec, doctors will minimize the use for the child Besides, in order to improve service quality, Vinmec International General Hospital now offers a Health Checkup package. general health for children under 18 years of age. This is a comprehensive health check-up package, including a full range of basic functional assessment services for children such as: ear, nose and throat examination, eye examination, assessment of liver and kidney function, heart, lung, blood test, and blood test. hepatitis and nutritional status of the baby.
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